Facilities Operator

At Green by Nature, we’re more than just a greenspace maintenance team—we’re passionate about keeping Whangārei and its surrounding areas clean, green, and thriving. As a trusted partner of the Whangārei District Council, we take pride in maintaining the region’s parks, playgrounds, gardens, infrastructure, and public spaces. To support our mission, we’re seeking a casual Facilities Operator - Rubbish and Refuse to join our Whangārei Cleaning team and help make a real difference in our community!

Role Overview

As a Facilities Operator - Rubbish and Refuse, you’ll be a versatile team member with your key responsibility being the early morning bin run, driving our tipper truck to collect roadside rubbish. You’ll also assist with illegal dumping, graffiti removal and operating the streetsweeper when required.

This is a casual position as operational demands increase so will the availability of shift for you to take. The role involves early starts, but that means early finishes - perfect for those who prefer a schedule that allows for the rest of the day free. There may be some weekend work required.

What We're Looking For

• Reliability and Dependability: A proven track record of being punctual, responsible, and consistent in work performance.
• Full Driver’s Licence with Manual Capability: Essential for driving the tipper truck/streetsweeper and confidently handling work-related driving tasks.
• Physical Fitness and Stamina: Able to perform hands-on tasks, including rubbish collection and manual labour, as the role involves physical work.
• Flexibility: Comfortable with early starts, varied schedules, and occasional weekend work.
• Commitment to Health and Safety: Understands and follows safety protocols to maintain a safe working environment.

Next Steps

If you feel like you would be the right fit for our team, we would love to hear from you! Apply today and help us create and maintain remarkable green spaces!

In line with our company Drug & Alcohol Policy, the successful candidate will be required to pass a pre-employment drug test.