WM New Zealand

Operator - Recycling

WM New Zealand  •  NZ$29/hr  •  Queenstown, NZ (Onsite)  •  5 days ago
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Job Description

WM New Zealand is New Zealand's leading resource recovery, recycling, and waste management provider. We’re committed to safeguarding our beautiful environment through sustainable management of our valuable resources. Put simply, sustainability is what we do.

Are you looking for a hands-on role where you can make a real difference for the environment? Our Queenstown branch is on the lookout for an enthusiastic Recycling Operator to join our fantastic team. If you’re ready to roll up your sleeves and get stuck in – we want to hear from you!

What we offer:

  • A stable, permanent full-time role
  • On-the-job training and the chance to upskill
  • An immediate start – hit the ground running!
  • A supportive team environment where safety and teamwork come first

What you’ll be doing:

Working alongside your teammates, you’ll play a key part in keeping recyclables moving through our facility. Your responsibilities will include:

  • Sorting materials such as plastic and cardboard
  • Carrying out cleaning duties to maintain a safe and tidy worksite
  • Supporting our goal of delivering high-quality recycling services to the community

Qualifications

What you’ll bring:

This is a fast-paced environment where no two days are the same. Experience isn’t essential – we’ll provide all the training you need. What matters most is your:

  • Positive, “can-do” attitude
  • Willingness to learn and grow with us
  • Reliability and teamwork mindset
  • A full Class 1 driver’s licence is desirable, and F and W endorsements would be a bonus

Additional Information

Additional information

  • Hourly rate of $29.00 per hour
  • Permanent full-time role
  • Location: Queenstown
  • 40 hours per week, rostered Monday to Friday

How to apply

To apply for this role, click I’m Interested or Apply Now.

WM New Zealand is an EEO employer and promotes drug and alcohol-free workplaces.

You must be in New Zealand and hold a current work visa/residency or NZ citizenship.

WM New Zealand

About WM New Zealand

WM New Zealand is New Zealand's leading resource recovery, recycling and waste, and environmental services provider, driven by our focus on safety, sustainability, and service and underpinned by innovation.

We provide recycling and resource recovery services, solid waste management, liquid and hazardous waste collection, treatment and disposal. We design and operate state-of-the-art waste management and recycling facilities nationwide, including leading edge sustainable modern landfill and energy parks, material recovery facilities, transfer stations and liquid, hazardous and medical waste processing facilities.

We understand that our biggest asset is our people and we’re committed to their safety and wellbeing. We’re a company where every day our people get to make a difference – whether this be through exploring recycling opportunities, looking at new ways to create energy from waste, or delivering a great customer service to building facilities that will last a lifetime.

We work with a diverse range of customers, from residential homes and small businesses, councils, through to large multinational commercial and industrial clients that span almost every industry in New Zealand, and we are proud to offer a comprehensive range of services that can be tailored to meet the needs of our customers.

Our focus is on the future, the possibilities it holds, and ultimately the protection of it.

Industry
Consulting & Advisory
Company Size
501-1,000 employees
Headquarters
East Tamaki, NZ
Year Founded
Unknown
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