Heavy equipment and operator

Heavy Equipment and Transport Operator About the Role We’re looking for an experienced loader and truck operator to join our EcoDrop team in Christchurch. You’ll be responsible for moving waste safely and efficiently using heavy equipment across multiple sites, including loader and hook truck operations. This is a hands-on role on a six-on, three-off rotating roster, requiring strong health and safety awareness and the ability to work independently. Key Responsibilities • Operate loaders and hook trucks to manage pit floor and bin logistics • Perform daily pre-start safety checks and follow site SOPs • Support public safety and compliance at EcoDrop sites • Assist in recovering recyclable materials and maintaining site standards • Communicate clearly with kiosk operators and team leaders via RT • Support site traffic management and customer direction as required About You • Hold Class 1–4 NZ driver licences and W endorsement • Experience with heavy equipment and trucks • Road Ranger gearbox experience • Comfortable in a physically demanding, outdoor environment • Strong safety mindset with the ability to follow set procedures • Reliable, punctual, and able to work both independently and as part of a team • Previous waste or recycling industry experience is advantageous but not essential Why Join Us? • Competitive hourly rate • Full Southern Cross Wellbeing One health cover • Four weeks annual leave • Stable, long-term employer with clear operational processes and team support • Work that supports a cleaner, more sustainable Canterbury How to Apply If you’re a reliable operator with a strong work ethic and a commitment to safety, we’d love to hear from you. Submit your CV and cover letter directly to: Kerry Ellis at kerry@k2recruit.nz We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and are committed to creating a safe and inclusive workplace. About EcoCentral EcoCentral provides the backbone for waste diversion in Canterbury, striving to provide solutions that protect the natural environment that we call home. EcoCentral specialises in resource recovery - from rubbish to reusables, the team processes collections from the Canterbury region for households and commercial premises. EcoCentral’s mission is to lead and support best practice waste minimisation and provide enduring refuse and recycling services for South Island Councils, businesses, and communities. The operations carried out by the team work to support EcoCentral’s goal, which is to play a leadership role in creating an economically sustainable circular economy for New Zealand. Across Canterbury EcoCentral operates three core facilities: EcoSort, a large semi-automated processing plant for the yellow bin recycling that is collected from around the region; three EcoDrop sites where people can drop off household rubbish, green waste, hazardous rubbish and items for reuse or recycling; and the EcoShop, located on Blenheim Road, where the team sells checked over reusable goods supplied by the EcoCentral Resource Recovery Centres. EcoCentral is passionate about being a great place to work, offering an environment that promotes personal and professional development. To learn more about EcoCentral visit www.ecocentral.co.nz