About Us
At Downer we plan, create and sustain. Downer is the leading provider of integrated services in Australia and New Zealand. Through trusted relationships and world leading insight we work closely with our customers to design, build and sustain assets, infrastructure, and facilities.
About the Team
Downer’s Transport & Infrastructure business manages and maintains road networks across Australia and New Zealand, with civil and commercial construction in New Zealand. We are an integrated trans-Tasman team with a leading portfolio of products and services. By sharing our capabilities and insights across our regions we achieve the best technical solutions for our customers’ challenges, and for our communities.
Job Description
Ko te take ka parekareka e koe ki te mahi ki kōnei | Why you will enjoy working here
Downer is committed to delivering excellence by ensuring our people have the environment and the means to be successful. We offer:
- Health care and Wellbeing benefits
- Deals & Discounts from local and national retailers
- Whanau Scholarships
- Development programmes and ongoing career opportunities across NZ & Australia
Te kōwhiringa | The Opportunity
Join our Road Science team as a Bitumen Plant Operator based in New Plymouth.
As a Bitumen Plant Operator, you’ll be responsible for the efficient and safe operation of the continuous high productivity at our bitumen emulsion manufacturing plant. This will include active involvement in manufacturing activities, day to day operations, safety and environmental awareness and plant maintenance.
This is a full time, permanent position with the occasional requirement of overtime/weekend shifts.
You’ll also be responsible:
- Working collaboratively as part of a close team
- Making sure we’ve got the raw material to keep up with customer demands
- Ensuring plant is constantly maintained and looked after
- Paperwork – can’t escape it (ever). You’ll be completing plant performance logs and keeping plant management systems up to date
Nga pūkenga matua | Important Skills
You will have a ‘can do’ attitude and a proactive outlook combined with an ability to work within a small team will see you right in this role. You’ll also be physically fit, not afraid of heights (those towers can be pretty tall at times) and comfortable in confined spaces too.
You’ll also bring:
- Some solid experience in manufacturing would be high regarded, preferably in bituminous or chemical production
- A logical and common sense approach to operating a computer controlled plant (No Homer Simpson types need apply)
- An uncompromising focus on safety, health and environment
- An F endorsement for forklift operation would be advantageous
Me pēhea ki te tono | How to apply
If this sounds like the opportunity for you, click Apply Now to submit your application! The reference number for this role is 717886.
We are committed to a safe working environment for everyone - all successful applicants will be required to undertake a pre-employment drug test, medical and a Ministry of Justice check prior to starting employment. If you need support with this requirement, please talk to our team.
Downer Group is an employer that acknowledges and embraces the importance of our people's diverse experiences, talents, and cultures. As an inclusive employer, we welcome applications from everyone.
