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Christchurch City · Canterbury

Machine operator

FeaturedFull time OvernightPosted 04/11/2026 · Closes 04/12/2026

Pay

Base hourly rate
$27.50/hr

Annual holidays provided through the employment arrangement. The hiring business is responsible for the employment agreement, pay and leave.

About the role

We're hiring a machine operator for a modern production facility in Bromley, Christchurch. You'll own one or two machines, with support from maintenance and a team leader. Hours are 10pm to 6.30am (overnight), Monday to Friday. Guaranteed 40 hours a week, with overtime available. This role pays $27.50 an hour. Annual leave and public holidays apply. Night shift suits people who like a quieter site and their days free. You'll need at least a year operating production machinery and a good mechanical sense. You must hold a forklift licence (F endorsement). The right to work in New Zealand is essential; we can check this with you quickly. Clear path to permanent hours for the right person. Uniform and PPE supplied. Apply now. Shortlisting starts straight away.

Duties

  • Set up, run and monitor production machinery
  • Perform quality checks and record production data
  • Train and support line staff on your machine
  • Complete routine cleaning and preventive maintenance

Required skills and experience

  • At least 12 months relevant experience
  • • Manual handling
  • • Time management
  • • Health and safety awareness

Essential licences or qualifications

  • Forklift licence (F endorsement)

PPE, equipment and induction

Steel-cap boots, hearing and eye protection supplied. Induction covers lockout and machine guarding.

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