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
- Overtime and night-shift allowances
- Deals & Discounts from local and national retailers
- Whanau Scholarships
- Development programmes and ongoing career opportunities across NZ & Australia
- $500 bonus for current employees who refer a friend to Downer
Te kōwhiringa | The Opportunity
We have an excellent opportunity for an operator to join the Milling team – you can be based either in Auckland, Hamilton or Tauranga. We run a 7-day-a-week, 24-hour operation, so you can expect some night and weekend work and the successful applicant will be required to be flexible with availability.
Within this role, you will:
- Assist in the delivery of asphalt paving and construction operations
- Support the delivery of contract requirements and optimise resource use
- Collaborate with internal and external teams
- Take charge of a key component of our operational work, and produce positive results by making informed decisions based on your experience and utilising your organisation skills.
Nga pūkenga matua | Important Skills
You will have a proven track record operating milling machines across a variety of materials and locations, as well as:
- Preferably two years milling operation experience
- Class 2 License with W,T,R endorsements (beneficial)
- Knowledge of paving plant operation
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Able to undertake site measurement and operate with minimal supervision
- Strong problem-solving skills and initiative
Ko wai mātou | Our Organisation
Want to know more about what it is like to work at Downer? Then head to our People Site here!
Me pēhea ki te tono | How to apply
If this sounds like the opportunity for you, click Apply Now to submit your application!
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.
