Mobile plant operator

Location: Auckland Airport 

Pay Rate: $27 – $30 per hour
Shifts: 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM (shifts vary depending on scheduled work)
Employment Type: Full-time, permanent, minimum 30 hours per week 
Experience Required: Minimum 18 months 

About the Role 

We’re on the lookout for a skilled Mobile Plant Operator to join our specialist crew working at Auckland Airport, operating joint sealing machinery for concrete and asphalt surfaces. This role is critical for maintaining the integrity of runways by sealing joints to prevent water ingress, structural damage, and deterioration. In the role you will be applying high-performance epoxy systems to install and secure airport ground lighting systems and concrete pavements.

You’ll be working with specialised sealing equipment to apply durable materials that withstand the extreme conditions of an airfield—including high traffic loads, temperature shifts, and chemical exposure from aviation operations.

What You'll Be Doing

• Operating joint sealing machinery for concrete and asphalt surfaces

• Conducting site preparation and machine maintenance

• Installing and bonding ground lighting bases using epoxy resins
• Working overnight shifts (7 PM – 7 AM)
• Following strict technical and safety instructions
• Maintaining a professional, secure airport ID at all times

What You’ll Need

• 18+ months experience operating mobile plant and sealing equipment
• Ideally have experience in epoxy related work - so you can hit the ground running!
• Must have a Class 4 driver’s licence
• Ability to work weekends is required
• Able to work on shifts through the night
• Clean criminal record (able to pass Ministry of Justice check)
• Must pass drug and alcohol tests
• Must be reliable, detail-focused, and able to follow instructions precisely
• Be eligible for and maintain an Auckland Airport ID
• Comfortable with physical work and working outdoors in all conditions

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a mission-critical team helping keep airport runways safe
• Enjoy consistent hours and competitive pay
• Work with high-quality materials and gear, meeting international aviation standards

Ready to secure your future?
Apply now and be part of a team where precision and performance matter