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Jul 30, 2025

Final Trim Plant Operators - Christchurch

Christchurch
canterbury
Wages: $29.00 – $35.00 per hour (depending on experience)
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About The Role:

Max People are after skilled Final Trim Plant Operators to join our crew working on a range of civil projects throughout Christchurch. You’ll be involved in prepping residential and commercial sites — including kerbs, carparks, and full site scrapes — so we’re looking for experienced operators who can jump on the gear and get it done right.

Our client is a well-established civil contractor with steady work, a strong reputation, and a great team on the ground.

What’s In It For You:

  • Steady workload on long-term projects
  • Operate top-quality machinery
  • Work with a motivated and supportive crew
  • Great variety in your day-to-day tasks

What You Will Be Doing:

  • Operating excavators, loaders, compactors, graders, and other plant
  • Final trim work on kerbs, carparks, and driveways
  • Site scrape and prep for both residential and commercial builds
  • Small plant operation and manual labour as required
  • Following Traffic Management Plans
  • Daily safety and maintenance checks
  • Keeping machinery clean and ready for action

What We Require:

  • Minimum 2 years’ experience in plant operation
  • W, T, R endorsements
  • Proven skill in final trim work
  • Physically fit and ready to work
  • Team player with a positive, can-do attitude
  • Full driver’s licence and reliable transport
  • Solid understanding of site safety practices
  • Site Safe or Construct Safe – we can help you get this
  • Ability to pass a pre-employment drug test


ALL APPLICANTS MUST HAVE THE LEGAL RIGHT TO WORK IN NEW ZEALAND

Why Choose Max People?

Max People, started out as a specialised construction recruitment agency and has been a trailblazer in providing customised labour-hire solutions to leading construction firms throughout New Zealand. We've since expanded our reach into the agriculture, manufacturing, and logistics sectors. Begin your career journey with Max People today!

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