Waste Process Operator
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Waste Process Operator – Christchurch
Operate Specialist Equipment. Get Stuck In.
InterGroup is looking for a motivated Waste Operator to join our Christchurch team.
This is a hands-on role working across a range of waste processing and industrial activities. You'll operate specialist equipment including excavators, sludge pumps, and vacuum units, helping keep our waste operations running safely and efficiently.
If you enjoy operating machinery, working outdoors, and being part of a team that gets the job done, we'd like to hear from you.
About the Role
As a Waste Operator, you'll play a key role in the day-to-day operation of our waste facility. You'll be responsible for moving, processing, and managing waste using a variety of specialist equipment while ensuring the site is maintained to a high standard.
This is a varied role that combines plant operation with general operational duties. You'll work closely with the wider team to ensure work is completed safely, efficiently, and in line with company and environmental requirements.
Key Responsibilities
Operate excavators, sludge pumps, vacuum units, and other specialist equipment
Receive, process, and manage waste materials
Load, move, and stockpile materials around the site
Carry out routine plant and equipment inspections
Assist with general site maintenance and housekeeping
Complete job documentation and operational records
Follow all health, safety, and environmental procedures
Support the wider operational team as required
About You
You'll have:
Experience operating excavators or heavy plant
Mechanical aptitude and confidence operating machinery
Good physical fitness and willingness to undertake hands-on work
A strong commitment to health and safety
A reliable attitude and strong work ethic
The ability to work independently and as part of a team
The following would be advantageous, but not essential:
Wheels, Tracks & Rollers (WTR) endorsement
Experience operating vacuum units or sludge pumps
Experience in waste, industrial, quarry, civil, or plant operations
Why Join InterGroup?
Permanent, Full-Time Employment
Enjoy stable work with a well-established national business.
Operate Specialist Equipment
Work with excavators, vacuum units, sludge pumps, and a variety of plant and machinery.
Varied, Hands-On Work
No two days are the same, with a mix of equipment operation, site work, and waste processing activities.
Supportive Team Environment
Join an experienced crew that values teamwork, safety, and doing a quality job.
Apply Now
If you're an experienced operator looking for a varied role with plenty of equipment operation and long-term opportunities, we'd love to hear from you.
- Department
- Waste
- Role
- Driver/Operator
- Locations
- Christchurch - Tanya Street
Christchurch - Tanya Street
Our History
Since its inception over 40 years ago, InterGroup have become one of the leading infrastructure and industrial services specialists in New Zealand. We are nationwide, predominantly undertaking work for local government, central government agencies and industry. This includes a solid portfolio of projects comprising an enviable record of successfully working in close collaboration with our clients and supply chain.
We are manaaki tangata, we will care for the people. Safety is paramount in all of our operations, combined with a real focus to meet customers and community needs. It is our intention that our people go home safely every day, and our aim is a zero TRIFR. We continue to invest in the futures of our staff, their skills, safety and well-being; and that all customers are safe around any works we undertake on the network. We are kaitiaki, we have a guardian and stewardship role for natural resources. Our responsibility is to manaaki (care for) these resources in an environmentally sustainable way.