Portables Operator

Fulton Hogan Ltd; Christchurch; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction company in Christchurch is seeking a Portables Operator to join their team. The ideal candidate will operate a portable crushing plant and other machinery, ensuring the work is delivered safely and to high standards. Applicants should hold a Full Class 2 licence and have experience operating heavy machinery. The role offers opportunities for training and career progression, alongside comprehensive benefits including medical and life insurance.

Benefits

KiwiSaver employer contributions

Fuel discount card

Parental leave top-up payment

Family scholarship opportunities

Great discounts at retailers

Ongoing training and development

Medical Insurance

Life Insurance

Qualifications

• Experience in the mining or quarrying industry would be advantageous.
• Flexibility to work away from home as required.
• Previous experience operating heavy machinery such as loaders.

Responsibilities

• Operate a portable crushing plant and other machinery.
• Perform daily machine checks and monitor the crushing plant.
• Interact with external and internal customers.

Skills

Operating heavy machinery

Good interpersonal and communication skills

Strong mechanical aptitude

Proactive approach to Health and Safety

Ability to work unsupervised

Education

Full Class 2 licence with WTR Endorsements

Job description

Portables Operator page is loaded## Portables Operatorlocations: Christchurchtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todaytime left to apply: End Date: January 14, 2026 (27 days left to apply)job requisition id: R23782## **Job Description****Nau mai haere mai ki tā mātou whānau | Welcome to our Fulton Hogan Family**Life at Fulton Hogan is about making the most of the opportunities, taking responsibility, having a crack, being accountable and making it happen. We live by our REAL values – Respect, Energy & Effort, Attitude, Leadership – and we demonstrate these through the good work we do, every day, as one team. **Join us as a Portables Operator in the Canterbury Region!**We have and exciting opportunity for an experienced and motivated Operator to join our Quarries team in Christchurch. You will operate a portable crushing plant and other machinery to help deliver work for our customers safely, on time and to the highest quality standard.**In a****ddition to the above you will:*** Perform daily machine checks and monitor/maintain the portable crushing plant.* Operate loaders and other machinery to load the crusher plant, stockpiling and occasionally load trucks.* Interact with external and internal customers.**Good Work equals Good Benefits*** KiwiSaver employer contributions.* Fuel discountcard.* Parental leave top-up payment with additional return to work support.* Family scholarship opportunities.* Ongoing training and development, career growth and progression opportunities.* Great discounts at a wide range of retailers.* Medical Insurance.* Life Insurance.At Fulton Hogan, we genuinely care about the wellbeing of our people and giving them the tools and opportunities they need to succeed and grow with us. **We’re** **looking for someone with:*** Full Class 2 licence with WTR Endorsements.* Previous experience operating heavy machinery e.g. loaders.* Flexibility to work away from home as and when required.* Strong mechanical aptitude.* Experience in the mining or quarrying industry would be advantageous.* A proactive approach to Health and Safety - it’s our #1 priority.* A positive attitude and the ability to be a strong team player.* Good interpersonal and communication skills.* The ability to work unsupervised.**Creating, Connecting and caring for the community**Our people regularly donate their time to local causes and initiatives, while at a regional and national level we provide financial support, skills and resources to a wide range of organisations that are strengthening our communities. Our focus aims to also reduce our impact on the environment, and regenerate healthy new ecosystems. We look to partner with others to lift the standards of our industry and show customers lower-impact, sustainable ways of delivering infrastructure. and make an application to join our growing industry. *All successful candidates must under-go and pass a pre-employment medical and drug screen prior to employment.***Please note our shutdown period is from 19 December 2025 – 12 January 2026. We will make contact with you upon re-opening.**All successful candidates must under-go and pass a pre-employment medical and drug screen.*We celebrate and embrace diversity across our business and are committed to equal employment opportunities.**We believe in the value that diversity brings to our team and people who share our REAL values are encouraged to apply.*