Operator - Tyre Recycling

Company Description

• Permanent full-time opportunity
• We are an “Essential Service” offering job security 
• Location – Tyre Recycling Facility, Wiri, South Auckland 

WM New Zealand is New Zealand's leading resource recovery, recycling, and waste management provider. We’re committed to safeguarding our beautiful environment through sustainable management of our valuable resources.  Put simply, sustainability is what we do.

Job Description

About the role

We are looking for a Recycling Operator to join our supportive and friendly team based at our tyre recycling facility in Wiri, South Auckland. 

It’s a fast-paced working environment and no two days are the same. You will be coordinating the shredding and processing of used tyres using appropriate equipment, unloading, and loading trucks and containers and general cleaning duties to ensure the facility is maintained and always kept to a high health and safety standard. 

• Operate equipment such as forklift, loader and excavator 
• Assist customers who come on to site 
• Accurately complete all records and paperwork, as required   

Qualifications

To be successful in the role we are looking for someone with the following: 

• Full NZ driving licence with W,T or F endorsements
• Excavator experience - Senebogen machine is what we have at the site and being skilled with this gear is a huge advantage
• Previous operator experience
• Ability to work both autonomously and as part of a team
• A good level of fitness is required to carry out the duties of the role 

Additional Information

In return

• A competitive hourly rate, access to discounted health insurance and discount on various retail products for you and your family to enjoy.
• Ongoing training and development.
• A feeling of pride in delivering an essential service to our community and working for an organisation that is innovative and value-focused.

If you want to be part of a friendly team and learn new skills, then this is the job for you!

How to Apply

To be a part of this exciting journey, please click ‘I'm interested’.

Please note we do not always work to fixed closing dates and may start considering applications as they are received so we encourage you to apply early. 

WM is an EEO employer and promotes drug and alcohol-free workplaces.

Applicants should currently be in New Zealand and hold a current work visa/residency or NZ citizenship.