About us WM New Zealand is New Zealand's leading resource recovery, recycling, and waste management, provider. We're committed to safeguarding our beautiful environment through sustainable management of our valuable resources. Put simply, sustainability is what we do.
Job Description Our Waste Management Technical Services Division is a specialist team of highly qualified staff with purpose-built processing facilities and specialised Dangerous Goods transport.
Waste Management Technical Services can process hazardous and liquid wastes safely and with full compliance to government and council laws and by-laws governing liquid and hazardous waste disposal.
About the Role We have a great work opportunity for an experienced Operator to join our team in Wellington.
In this role, you will be assisting our team during the treatment and disposal of liquid and hazardous waste in a safe and responsible manner. The role will involve operating various plant and equipment and handling chemicals.
Key Responsibilities of the position will include:
Plant operation – operating an excavator, loader, forklift, and static plant in a safe and responsible manner. Operate the plant, ensure daily completion of start-up checks with anomalies reported and ensure the equipment is kept clean and tidy. Inwards / Outwards goods – Loading and unloading vehicles. Waste tracking – utilising the electronic waste tracking App. Reporting any plant or operation maintenance issues. Qualifications To be successful in this role you must have: Full NZ Driver's license with W & T endorsement (desirable). Forklift licence (desirable). Relevant experience in operating plant equipment, forklifts, excavators, and loaders. First aid certificate (desirable). Experience in loading/unloading vehicles. Mechanical aptitude. Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team. Additional Information In return
We offer a competitive hourly rate, ongoing training, and personal development so you can achieve your career goals and a great company culture.
You will be part of a great team committed to providing a comprehensive one stop service to meet a broad range of facility, waste, recycling, and industrial needs of our clients.
How to apply
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Please note - we do not always work to fixed closing dates and may start considering applications as they are received so we encourage you to apply early.
WM New Zealand is an EEO employer and promotes drug and alcohol-free workplaces.
You must be in New Zealand and hold a current work visa/residency or NZ citizenship.
