Excavator Operator - Night Shift
Christchurch
Excavator Operator – Night Shift
Location: ChristchurchHours: 10–12 hour shifts, 4 nights per week
Contract: 6-month fixed term (starting 12 January 2026)
We’re after a skilled Excavator Operator to join a specialist night shift project in Christchurch. You’ll be operating a 1.5T excavator fitted with a custom-built attachment designed for drilling into concrete ceilings within a multi-storey carpark.
This is a unique opportunity to step into steady night work with great hours, solid pay, and ongoing support from one of the region’s trusted construction companies. Full training on the equipment and process is provided.
What’s on offer:
- Consistent 4-night work week (10–12 hour shifts)
- Night shift allowance of $70–$100 per night
- Full training on a specialist drilling setup
- 2-3 man crew and well-run project
What you’ll need:
- Class 1 full licence with reliable transport
- WTR endorsement
- Minimum 1000 hours on excavators
- Ability to pass a pre-employment drug screen
- Reliable, punctual, and happy to work nights only
If this sounds like the right fit for you, contact Darron on 022 043 1649 or email your CV to darron@franklinsmithgroup.co.nz
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