Multi Skilled Agricultural and Civil Operators
Multi Skilled Agricultural and Civil Operators
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About Us
GSL is a well-established privately owned company based in Hornby, who for over 27 years have been providing Grounds Maintenance, Civil Construction and Landscaping services in and around Canterbury.
Our Civil Construction Team is growing its project repertoire and capacity having established a reputation for successfully delivered projects for earthworks, drainage, roading, sports fields and the construction of stormwater treatment facilities, waterway enhancements and drainage improvements.
Our Open Spaces division offers a diverse range of services including roadside mowing, chemical spraying, pest plant control, landscaping, mass native planting and hydro seeding, as well as high amenity sports turf maintenance. We provide traffic management for NZTA and local authority contracts and roading maintenance through NZTA’s NOC maintenance contracts.
Our Mechanical Workshop extensively supports all areas of the business and external clients with services including the repair and maintenance of our vehicles and machinery, welding, and fabrication.
As a family-owned business, we care about our team and are passionate about providing a supportive and healthy work/life balance for all team members. Our team pride themselves on being agile and flexible to consistently evolve as required and deliver the best outcomes to our clients. We value our team and the contributions they make to our company and to the environment. You will appreciate the strength of being in a supportive team environment and the feeling of belonging you get by being part of the GSL family.
The Opportunity
We are seeking multi-skilled operators to join our Construction and Open Spaces teams to work on a variety of projects across Canterbury and other areas of the South Island. As the summer season approaches, there’s plenty of work for you to get stuck into, where no two days will be the same.
What you’ll be doing:
• Operating a range of heavy machinery such as diggers, loaders, dumpers and trucks
• Operating a tractor using various implements for activities such as mowing and drilling
• Work across various sites including subdivisions, storm water basins, and waterway enhancements
• Work on grounds maintenance sites such as, roadsides, parks, and sports fields
• Assist with general labouring tasks as required
• Ensure all safety protocols and contract specifications are met
What You'll Bring
• Class 2 licence with WTR is essential
• Previous experience with agricultural or civil machinery
• Strong understanding of health and safety regulations on-site
• Willingness to work away from the home base as required
• Previous Traffic Management experience advantageous
Technical skills are great however team and cultural fit are equally important. You will be joining a team which values flexibility and adaptability and the work ethic to work together as a team to get the job done. You’ll need to be physically fit and in general good health, self-motivated to work autonomously or as part of a team and be able to build a sound relationship with a small tight-knit team.
In return, we will provide you with full company uniform including PPE, a safe working environment, an employee benefits program, and a culture that encourages development through training and teamwork.