[ref. s01933702] Specialist Operator
**Location: Blenheim**
**Contract Type: Permanent, Full Time**
**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.
**The Opportunity**
Due to growth, we have positions in our Surfacing team for a Trainee Sprayer Operator & General Machine operator. In both roles you will ensure plant is inducted and fit for purpose, complete pre-start checks and work with our Surfacing team to help deliver work for our customers safely, on time and to the highest quality standard.In the beginning the trainee sprayer operator will sit with our experienced sprayer operator operating the side spray bar, helping with bitumen transfers & hand spraying. While this is a trainee role, we are also looking for someone with mechanical aptitude therefore not necessarily new to the workforce.
The General machine operators will work within the surfacing team doing various general duties including papers, roller operating & chip running.
**Responsibilities**- Complete all necessary pre-start and machinery checks.
- Liaise with customers and the team on site to fulfil their requirements.
- You will train, under supervision, to operate the bitumen sprayer for spray sealing
- Any other general tasks as required
- Full Clean Class 4 licence and dangerous goods for the sprayer operator & class 2 Licence for the general duties.
- WTR endorsements (we can assist with this for the right person)
- NZIHT Bitumen sprayer operator (we can assist with this for the right person)
- NZIHT plant and tanker operator (we can assist with this for the right person)
- Full Bitumen training will be provided as per the Fulton Hogan bitumen policy.
- Mechanical aptitude
- 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.
**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.
All successful candidates must under-go and pass a pre-employment medical and drug screen.