Christchurch - Machine Operator

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With new projects kicking off in 2025, EDR Contracting Ltd are looking for our next Machine Operator to join our team.

We constantly have varied work in Earthworks, Drainage, Roading and Sport facility construction, with future work guaranteed. Our work is varied and covers Christchurch and the outlying North and South Canterbury districts.

We are a tightknit, and busy company located in North Canterbury, based just off the motorway in Kaiapoi.

EDR value our employees and strive to see you succeed in your role, with full support from the management team around Health and Safety, training opportunities, and day to day operations. We are committed in seeing you reach your full potential and will provide you with the opportunities to get there.

While full support is provided we would expect a high level of machine operating knowledge and understanding of the role.

If you, or someone you know has civil machine operating experience and are looking for a step up in civil construction then we would love to hear from you.

Machine Operator requirements:
  • WTR and Class 2 essential
  • Be familiar with GPS machine control
  • The ability to read plans and documentation
  • A positive work ethic with a high regard for Health & Safety
  • The ability to follow instruction and also able to work independently
  • A good understanding of plant maintenance
  • To be a team player with a excellent communication skills
  • References confirming experience and capability
  • Honesty and reliability
In return we would like to offer:
  • Guaranteed 40 hour paid work week (great for the wet season!)
  • Competitive remuneration related to each role
  • Paid training opportunities to further your career
  • Long term job security with an awesome, longstanding crew
  • Social functions and team building events throughout the year
  • Interesting and varied work within the Earthworks, Drainage, Roading and Sports sectors
  • An enthusiastic team, where ingenuity and initiative is encouraged and supported
On acceptance of this position, you would be required to pass a pre-employment Drug & Alcohol test and pass future Drug & Alcohol testing.

Any communication will be held in the strictest of confidence.

Feel free to call Tyrone for a casual chat, to introduce yourself and ask any questions - 021 0824 0900

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