Are you a machine operator in forestry or a similar industry looking for a stable role where you can use your skills on a processing site and work for a significant forest management company? Do you like the idea of a good work life balance where fixed rosters allow you to plan your lifestyle and spend time with your family?

Timberlands is seeking a Plant Operator to join our team at the Kaingaroa Processing Plant (KPP), a large log manufacturing plant situated off S.H 38 in the Kaingaroa Forest. This is a linear plant, processing whole stems from debarking through to cutting log grades and chipping offcuts, similar to a skid site operation. The plant runs 24 hours, 7 days a week throughout most of the year utilising a lifestyle friendly 4 on 4 off shift roster. Transport is provided from Rotorua to the plant.

This role involves:

• Learning to operate and rotate through each of the machine stations at the plant
• Assisting with breakdowns and maintenance work
• Some yard work associated with stocks
• Adhering to high standards in health, safety, value & quality
• Working and communicating effectively within a team

Ideal candidates will possess the following:

• Previous experience in a similar role (at least 3 years)
• Proven reliability and a good work ethic
• Good hand/eye co-ordination
• Basic computer skills or experience operating computerised systems
• Ability to work 12 hour shifts alternating between day and night shift, on a 4 on 4 off roster (minimum hours of work of 11.5 hours on a rotating roster of 4 days/nights on 4 days/nights off)

For this role, you will need to be located in Rotorua and have a Full New Zealand Drivers licence as you will need to have the ability to drive the company work van to and from the Kaingaroa Processing Plant.

The pay range is $57,408 to $70,000.

If this sounds like an opportunity you would be interested in, please don’t hesitate to apply now by clicking on the “Apply Now” button.