Specialist Operator - Watercutting

Job Posting End DateFebruary 24, 2025Job LocationChristchurchJob 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 Specialist Operator in our Watercutting team in Christchurch!  

In this role, you will operate the watercutter and perform labouring tasks to help deliver work for our customers safely, on time and to the highest quality standard. Our Wattercutter is designed to use ultra high-pressure water to remove excess bitumen on the road surface, helping to restore the microtexture of polished aggregates and chips in road surfaces.

In addition to the above you will:

• Carry out general maintenance of plant.
• Perform general labouring duties within the water cutting department.
• Travel around New Zealand delivering good work!

Flexibility for the job is essential, the role is based at our Hornby yard, however you could be working anywhere in the South Island or lower North as the work travels around the country. This is a great opportunity to be paid to see the country. All accommodation and meals are supplied while working away from home. Our work is mostly days but shift work will be required from time to time. During the quieter season, this role will also provide you with the opportunity to work in several different departments around the business, further expanding your skillset.

Good Work equals Good Benefits  

• Medical insurance.
• Life insurance.
• KiwiSaver employer contributions.
• Fuel discount card.
• Family scholarships.  
• Ongoing training and development, career growth and progression opportunities. 
• Great discounts at a wide range of retailers

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:  

• Availability to work away from home and on shift, Flexibility for the job is essential.
• Full Class 4 licence (WTR endorsements are advantageous)
• Experience operating a variety of machinery.
• Strong mechanical aptitude
• The ability to problem solve in a fast paced environment
• A proactive approach to Health and Safety - it’s our #1 priority
• Good communication skills
• A positive attitude and most importantly, a good sense of humour

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.  

Learn more about us: Homepage - Fulton Hogan  and make an application to join our growing industry.   

Don’t Delay, apply now!

All successful candidates must under-go and pass a pre-employment medical and drug screen prior to employment.  

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