October 15, 2024

Ravensdown

OTHER & FULL TIME

Quarry Operator

If you're keen to grow your career, there's no better place to nourish it than here. We're committed to providing our people with all they need to positively thrive. So, isn't it time you put your trust in the company that's been trusted throughout New Zealand for over 40 years?
To enable smarter farming for a better New Zealand
Ka pūkekotia a Rongomātāne, ka poho kererū a Aotearoa

About the Company:
Ravensdown is a farmer owned co-operative within the agricultural sector. We exist to help our farmers optimise soil fertility and productivity to run their businesses in a profitable and sustainable way with a focus on lowering environmental impact. Beyond fertiliser, we provide nutrient management services, technical advice and essential farm inputs delivered how, where and when they are needed by our customers.
About the Role
Dipton Lime is looking for a Full Time Quarry Operator and join our crew at the Dipton Lime Quarry. You will be trained to look after and operate heavy mobile machinery such as Diggers, Loaders, Dozers, Drill and Dump Truck. We will also supply training on our fixed plant and the use of explosives.
The hands-on role requires you to be responsible ensuring that all aspects of our Fixed Plant or Mobile Plant are maintained to a high level through excellent housekeeping, repairs, and maintenance.
We are a busy quarry so there may be periods of shift work involved throughout the year but this provides opportunity to for overtime.
About You
For the right person with a positive attitude, we're happy to invest the time and training to get you up to speed to use our plant equipment safely and effectively. You will need to be comfortable with technology and embrace the automation technology onsite.
If you are looking for a chance to work with one of New Zealand's most respected, stable employers, then talk to us today.
Essential Skills and Experience:

Initiative and willingness to get stuck in and learn
A commitment to following all health and safety requirements
Reasonable physical fitness and able to lift heavy objects
Tech Savvy

Ideal but not essential:

Experience operating front-end loaders or similar
An affiliation with the agriculture industry
Mechanical skills and knowledge of basic repair work
A valid NZ Full driver's license

Benefits
For all that you'll bring to the role you can expect plenty of excellent staff benefits:

Class 2 & 4 truck, Forklift, Wheels, Tracks, Rollers, and Blasting ticket available
Investment in training and development
Health insurance, life and income protection insurance.
5% Superannuation

How to Apply
Click on the 'Apply' button to upload your CV and cover letter.
For any further questions email careers@ravensdown.co.nz

Ravensdown is committed to a drug and alcohol-free workplace. The successful applicant will be required to undergo a pre-employment drug test