Machine Operator Full Time Jobs in Timaru Canterbury, Job Vacancies - Mar 2026

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Earthmoving Roles Available - Timaru

at Paul Smith Earthmoving 2002 Limited

This is a Full time job

Excellent company culture
Competitive pay and stablity
Career development and training

Excellent company culture
Competitive pay and stablity
Career development and training

Join a team shaping the future. At Paul Smith Earthmoving, you’ll work on landmark projects - from major subdivisions to large-scale infrastructure

subClassification: Plant & Machinery OperatorsPlant & Machinery Operators

classification: Construction(Construction)

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Slaughter Floor and Boning Room Operator

at Southern Alps Meats 2025 Limited

Immediate start

This is a Full time job

Timaru, Canterbury

$30 per hour

Full Time, Year Round Employment, Minimum 40hrs Per Week
Locally based in Timaru
Team Based Environment

Full Time, Year Round Employment, Minimum 40hrs Per Week
Locally based in Timaru
Team Based Environment

Looking for steady work? Southern Alps Meats needs reliable, hard-working, versatile workers for year-round processing roles.

subClassification: Assembly & Process WorkAssembly & Process Work

classification: Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics(Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics)

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Listed four days ago

Process Operator

at McCain Foods (NZ) Limited

This is a Full time job

Timaru, Canterbury

$29.83 Starting Rate

Be part of a supportive team producing iconic chips and fries in a 24/7 operation. Training provided.

subClassification: Machine OperatorsMachine Operators

classification: Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics(Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics)

4d ago

Listed seven days ago

Operator Process - Timaru

at McCain Foods (NZ) Limited

This is a Full time job

Timaru, Canterbury

$29.83 starting rate

Your next role is crispy clear — apply today and join the team powering McCain’s future.

subClassification: Machine OperatorsMachine Operators

classification: Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics(Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics)

7d ago

Listed twenty six days ago

Production Operator

at Juice Products New Zealand Limited

Expiring soon

This is a Full time job

Timaru, Canterbury

Use your manufacturing skills in a team that values growth and quality
Excellent insurance benefits including medical, life, trauma & income protection
4-on / 4-off night shift roster offering great work life balance

Use your manufacturing skills in a team that values growth and quality
Excellent insurance benefits including medical, life, trauma & income protection
4-on / 4-off night shift roster offering great work life balance

Join our night‑shift team to operate production machinery, ensure quality and safety, and build your skills with full training and great benefits.

subClassification: OtherOther

classification: Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics(Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics)

26d ago

Listed three days ago

Machine Operator - Timaru

at Enviro NZ

This is a Full time job

Timaru, Canterbury

Good hourly rate

Close-knit team environment with the support of a well-established Company
Essential service provider & full-time hours
Discounts at various retailers such as Bunnings, Noel Leeming & Torpedo 7

Close-knit team environment with the support of a well-established Company
Essential service provider & full-time hours
Discounts at various retailers such as Bunnings, Noel Leeming & Torpedo 7

Operate shredder, screening plant, loaders and compactors and general site tidying and ensuring it is a safe environment

subClassification: Machine OperatorsMachine Operators

classification: Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics(Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics)

3d ago

Listed four days ago

Production Attendant

at McCain Foods (NZ) Limited

This is a Full time job

Timaru, Canterbury

$33.97 Start Rate

Help turn local potatoes into world‑class fries in a 24/7 food manufacturing environment.

subClassification: Assembly & Process WorkAssembly & Process Work

classification: Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics(Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics)

4d ago

Listed ten days ago

Earthmoving Roles Available - Timaru

at Paul Smith Earthmoving 2002 Limited

This is a Full time job

Timaru, Canterbury

Excellent company culture
Competitive pay and stablity
Career development and training

Excellent company culture
Competitive pay and stablity
Career development and training

Join a team shaping the future. At Paul Smith Earthmoving, you’ll work on landmark projects - from major subdivisions to large-scale infrastructure

subClassification: Plant & Machinery OperatorsPlant & Machinery Operators

classification: Construction(Construction)

10d ago

Listed thirteen days ago

Slaughter Floor and Boning Room Operator

at Southern Alps Meats 2025 Limited

Immediate start

This is a Full time job

Timaru, Canterbury

$30 per hour

Full Time, Year Round Employment, Minimum 40hrs Per Week
Locally based in Timaru
Team Based Environment

Full Time, Year Round Employment, Minimum 40hrs Per Week
Locally based in Timaru
Team Based Environment

Looking for steady work? Southern Alps Meats needs reliable, hard-working, versatile workers for year-round processing roles.

subClassification: Assembly & Process WorkAssembly & Process Work

classification: Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics(Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics)

13d ago

Listed twenty seven days ago

Mechanical Apprentice

at McCain Foods (NZ) Limited

Expiring soon

This is a Full time job

Timaru, Canterbury

$29.13 per hour start rate

Start your mechanical career with a hands‑on Maintenance Apprenticeship at McCain—learn, grow, and build a solid future.

subClassification: Mechanical EngineeringMechanical Engineering

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

27d ago

Listed twelve days ago

Store Person

at Stafford Personnel

This is a Full time job

Timaru, Canterbury

Stores role available now – suits engineering or mechanical background
Strong admin/computer skills a must in this busy role
Timaru location – permanent position – full-time hours

Stores role available now – suits engineering or mechanical background
Strong admin/computer skills a must in this busy role
Timaru location – permanent position – full-time hours

Love keeping things running smoothly? Store Person needed for stock control, purchasing and workshop support.

subClassification: Warehousing, Storage & DistributionWarehousing, Storage & Distribution

classification: Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics(Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics)

12d ago

Listed twenty days ago

Skid Steer Operator - Timaru

at Paul Smith Earthmoving 2002 Limited

This is a Full time job

Timaru, Canterbury

Work on a variety of regional projects as a Skid Steer Operator with Paul Smith Earthmoving.

subClassification: Plant & Machinery OperatorsPlant & Machinery Operators

classification: Construction(Construction)

20d ago

Listed thirteen days ago

Production Management Trainee

at McCain Foods (NZ) Limited

This is a Full time job

Timaru, Canterbury

Fast‑track your leadership career with a global brand
Gain hands-on experience across all manufacturing process areas - “farm to fork”
Blend formal training, self-directed study, and on-the-job experiences

Fast‑track your leadership career with a global brand
Gain hands-on experience across all manufacturing process areas - “farm to fork”
Blend formal training, self-directed study, and on-the-job experiences

Ready to turn your degree into real‑world impact? Accelerate your career with McCain's Production Management Trainee Program.

subClassification: OtherOther

classification: Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics(Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics)

13d ago

Listed eighteen days ago

Operations Opportunities at Oceania Dairy

at Oceania Dairy Ltd

This is a Full time job

Timaru, Canterbury

Multiple roles available
Free employee bus from Timaru and Oamaru!

Multiple roles available
Free employee bus from Timaru and Oamaru!

We are looking for motivated and safety-conscious professionals to become part of our dynamic production operations team.

subClassification: OtherOther

classification: Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics(Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics)

18d ago

Listed twenty seven days ago

Manufacturing Jeweller

at jewelcraft

Expiring soon

This is a Full time job

Timaru, Canterbury

Jewelcraft is a dedicated manufacturing jewellery and retail store, with a proven record of customer satisfaction.

subClassification: TechniciansTechnicians

classification: Trades & Services(Trades & Services)

27d ago

Listed eleven days ago

Sealing Operator

at Fulton Hogan

Be an early applicant

This is a Full time job

Timaru, Canterbury

Work for one of NZ's largest contractors delivering high quality infrastructure
We are a family business with great people living REAL values
Opportunity to learn from and work with experienced industry professionals

Work for one of NZ's largest contractors delivering high quality infrastructure
We are a family business with great people living REAL values
Opportunity to learn from and work with experienced industry professionals

We're looking for an experienced Sealing Operator to join our Surfacing team in Timaru!

subClassification: Plant & Machinery OperatorsPlant & Machinery Operators

classification: Construction(Construction)

11d ago

Listed eleven days ago

Asphalt Operator

at Fulton Hogan

This is a Full time job

Timaru, Canterbury

Work for one of NZ's largest contractors delivering high quality infrastructure
We are a family business with great people living REAL values
Opportunity to learn from and work with experienced industry professionals

Work for one of NZ's largest contractors delivering high quality infrastructure
We are a family business with great people living REAL values
Opportunity to learn from and work with experienced industry professionals

You will operate paving machinery and complete general labouring tasks to help deliver work for your customers safely, on time and to a high standard!

subClassification: Plant & Machinery OperatorsPlant & Machinery Operators

classification: Construction(Construction)

11d ago

Listed twenty six days ago