Asphalt Plant Operator at Higgins in Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand | Kablio

Role

Description

Requirements

health & safety

class 1

batch plant

bitumen

asphalt knowledge

communication

Proven commitment to health and safety
Good verbal and written communication skills
Strong understanding of materials, tools, and methods used in asphalt production
Familiarity with handling bitumen; D & F endorsements beneficial
Class 1 licence (WTR) essential; Class 2 preferred – we’ll support you to gain this
Upskill and gain further licences if required
Experience operating asphalt batch plants, including troubleshooting and basic mechanical maintenance
Basic computer skills
Flexibility to work day and night shifts on a rotating roster

Benefits

Funding for school holiday programmes and tutoring for your children
Competitive hourly rate + guaranteed 40 hours per week
Supportive team that treat each other like whānau
Z fuel discounts including a monthly free pie and coffee
Market-leading parental leave policy
Access to educational funds for you and your children

Training + Development

Information not given or found

Interview process

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Visa Sponsorship

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Security clearance

pre-employment drug and alcohol testing
health check

Company

Overview

$315 million

Acquisition Value

The firm was acquired by Fletcher Building in 2016, consolidating its position as a major player in civil construction.

Founded in Manawatū in 1958 by an Irish immigrant, the firm expanded from a small drainage-and-road repair company into a national civil construction leader.
In the 2000s, the firm expanded its operations north and south, acquiring quarries and concrete plants while also venturing into major roading alliances, contributing to motorway links and wind farms.
Grew significantly in the 2010s through large-scale projects, including rebuilding one of New Zealand’s largest road slips and securing Fijian road maintenance contracts.
Today, it provides asphalt and bitumen products, constructs specialized equipment like bitumen sprayers, and offers services ranging from road maintenance to traffic management and more.
Operates nationally in New Zealand and internationally in the Pacific, supporting its work with on-site laboratories and specialized engineering.
A notable achievement was addressing New Zealand’s largest-ever road slip in Manawatū Gorge during the 2010s, in collaboration with local authorities and consultants.

Culture + Values

We believe all injuries are preventable
We never walk past – we speak up and take action
We celebrate the good stuff
We care for each other
We put ourselves in our customers shoes
We anticipate and create solutions
We make it easy
We bring the wow!
We are curious
We have a go!
We strive for growth
We find better ways
We play fair
We are honest and transparent
We team up to achieve more
We learn from each other

Environment + Sustainability

99.5% Life-Cycle Coverage

Asphalt Products

The Environmental Product Declaration (EPD) covers nearly all life-cycle stages of asphalt products, from sourcing to end-of-life.

5,000 m³ Waste Glass

Recycled into Aggregate

Transformed waste glass into a sustainable aggregate material for construction projects, promoting circular economy practices.

30% Carbon Emissions Reduction

Roadmap Target

Aims to cut carbon emissions by 30% under the Fletcher Construction sustainability roadmap.

Carbon-calculator tool provides embodied-carbon estimates for asphalt mixes
Concrete waste-water is fully recycled on-site; returned concrete is re-used for blocks, walls, and barriers
Concrete mixes incorporate fly ash (a coal power-station by-product) to reduce cement usage
Fleet upgraded to fuel-efficient trucks with GPS tracking to optimize utilization
Exploring use of biogenic (plant-based) bitumen in asphalt and chip seals to reduce carbon
Modernized bitumen tank with Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority guidance to reduce emissions

Inclusion & Diversity

30% of Leadership Roles

Gender Diversity Target

Aim to have 30% or more of operational leadership roles filled by women.

Support programmes include Women in Construction network and Women to Leadership.
Interview panels include diverse members where possible.
Parent company employee action groups with executive sponsors for women, Māori and LGBTQ+.
Kia Maia leadership programme activities include cultural awareness guides and world‑map displays.

Articles

Specialised Engineering Services

Overview

$315 million

Acquisition Value

The firm was acquired by Fletcher Building in 2016, consolidating its position as a major player in civil construction.

Founded in Manawatū in 1958 by an Irish immigrant, the firm expanded from a small drainage-and-road repair company into a national civil construction leader.
In the 2000s, the firm expanded its operations north and south, acquiring quarries and concrete plants while also venturing into major roading alliances, contributing to motorway links and wind farms.
Grew significantly in the 2010s through large-scale projects, including rebuilding one of New Zealand’s largest road slips and securing Fijian road maintenance contracts.
Today, it provides asphalt and bitumen products, constructs specialized equipment like bitumen sprayers, and offers services ranging from road maintenance to traffic management and more.
Operates nationally in New Zealand and internationally in the Pacific, supporting its work with on-site laboratories and specialized engineering.
A notable achievement was addressing New Zealand’s largest-ever road slip in Manawatū Gorge during the 2010s, in collaboration with local authorities and consultants.

Culture + Values

We believe all injuries are preventable
We never walk past – we speak up and take action
We celebrate the good stuff
We care for each other
We put ourselves in our customers shoes
We anticipate and create solutions
We make it easy
We bring the wow!
We are curious
We have a go!
We strive for growth
We find better ways
We play fair
We are honest and transparent
We team up to achieve more
We learn from each other

Environment + Sustainability

99.5% Life-Cycle Coverage

Asphalt Products

The Environmental Product Declaration (EPD) covers nearly all life-cycle stages of asphalt products, from sourcing to end-of-life.

5,000 m³ Waste Glass

Recycled into Aggregate

Transformed waste glass into a sustainable aggregate material for construction projects, promoting circular economy practices.

30% Carbon Emissions Reduction

Roadmap Target

Aims to cut carbon emissions by 30% under the Fletcher Construction sustainability roadmap.

Carbon-calculator tool provides embodied-carbon estimates for asphalt mixes
Concrete waste-water is fully recycled on-site; returned concrete is re-used for blocks, walls, and barriers
Concrete mixes incorporate fly ash (a coal power-station by-product) to reduce cement usage
Fleet upgraded to fuel-efficient trucks with GPS tracking to optimize utilization
Exploring use of biogenic (plant-based) bitumen in asphalt and chip seals to reduce carbon
Modernized bitumen tank with Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority guidance to reduce emissions

Inclusion & Diversity

30% of Leadership Roles

Gender Diversity Target

Aim to have 30% or more of operational leadership roles filled by women.

Support programmes include Women in Construction network and Women to Leadership.
Interview panels include diverse members where possible.
Parent company employee action groups with executive sponsors for women, Māori and LGBTQ+.
Kia Maia leadership programme activities include cultural awareness guides and world‑map displays.

Articles

Specialised Engineering Services