Operator/Labourer

Join The Plant People and help create landscapes for future generations.

At The Plant People, we are passionate about delivering innovative environmental enhancement, landscaping, and civil solutions throughout New Zealand. As a growing and respected industry leader, we’re looking for a motivated Operator/Labourer to join our Christchurch team.

This is a hands-on role suited to someone who enjoys working outdoors, takes pride in their work, and values being part of a supportive team that places a strong focus on health and safety.

About the Role

As an Operator/Labourer, you will be responsible for carrying out a variety of landscaping, environmental, and civil works across the Christchurch region. Working alongside an experienced team, you’ll help deliver high-quality outcomes for our clients while ensuring company standards and health and safety requirements are maintained at all times.

Key Responsibilities

• Operate diggers and other machinery for excavation, grading, and earthmoving tasks.
• Perform high-quality finishing work in hard landscaping projects.
• Landscaping, planting, and environmental enhancement works
• General labouring duties across civil and landscaping projects
• Collaborate with the landscaping team to execute project plans and designs.
• Conduct regular maintenance checks on equipment to ensure optimal performance.
• Adhere to health and safety regulations at all times.

Requirements

• Experience in landscaping, civil construction, environmental works, or a related field
• Proven experience as a Digger Operator, specifically in hard landscaping and finishing work.
• Site Safe Passport (or equivalent)
• Physically fit and capable of undertaking manual outdoor work
• Knowledge of landscaping techniques.
• Ability to read and interpret landscaping plans and blueprints.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Physically fit and reliable.
• Full driver’s license (Class 2 advantageous).
• Relevant certifications or licenses for operating heavy machinery are preferred.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary based on experience and qualifications.
• Opportunities for training, professional growth, and development.
• A supportive and dynamic work environment.
• The chance to work on a variety of exciting and challenging projects.

Why Join The Plant People?

Our vision is to be the market leader in delivering innovative environmental enhancement solutions. We empower our people to deliver high-quality landscapes for future generations and pride ourselves on maintaining a culture focused on teamwork, quality, and safety.

Apply Now

If you’re hardworking, reliable, and ready to build a career with a company that values its people, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply through SEEK today with your CV and a brief cover letter.