WNH 10hr Day Operator

New Zealand Steel, a wholly owned subsidiary of BlueScope, manufactures and markets a range of flat rolled steel products for the building, construction, manufacturing and agricultural sectors.  You may know us for our flagship COLORSTEEL® brand.

Waikato North Head is looking for a motivated and safety-focused Mining Operator to join the team in a permanent full-time day shift position.

What we do

Waikato North Head’s primary purpose is to mine and produce primary concentrate, which is then transported in slurry form to New Zealand Steel’s Mill at Glenbrook. Located at the mouth of the Waikato River at Otaua, southwest of Glenbrook, Waikato North Head’s iron sand deposit is one of the richest along the North Island’s west coast.

What you will be doing

Reporting to the Supervisor, you will play an important role in the safe and efficient operation of the mining area. Your responsibilities will include operating the following mobile equipment:

-Excavators (1.5t to 70t)

-Bulldozers (33t to 115t)

-Articulated Dump Truck (40t to 45t)

-Grader (JD 872G)

-FEL (10t to 12t)

This role requires the successful applicant to work independently:

-Maintain roads, access-ways and edge protection

-Maintain and push off tip-heads

-Construct and maintain dewatering pond and drains

-Move HDPE pipework around site

This role also requires the successful applicant to work well in a team assisting our various operational areas (Tailings, DMU Mining, Utilities) and participating in truck and shovel circuits.

You can expect to be working outside in the elements and being part of a shift roster, (Monday to Thursday) 10-hour days.

What we can offer

Being part of the BlueScope brand makes us a strong and successful global company offering connections throughout the world and providing access to resources and tools from the wider business. We believe our people are our strength and embrace diversity and inclusion as we aim to have the right people in the right roles to move us into the future. 

We have opportunities for learning and development, unique work location, onsite medical centre, free parking, an excellent remuneration package and a supportive team environment.

Does this sound like the next step in your career? Click ‘Apply’ now!

If you encounter any accessibility barriers to our standard recruitment process, please reach out to NZSRecruitment@bluescopesteel.com so they can support you to participate equitably in our recruitment and selection process.

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