Plant Operator | Telehandler | Benmore Dam Project

Full-time Mechanical Engineering and Toolmaking

Plant Operator | Telehandler | Benmore Dam Project

Start Date: September 2026

Operate one of New Zealand's most advanced telehandlers on a nationally significant infrastructure project.

Seipp Construction is looking for a skilled Specialist Plant Operator to operate our new Magni rotating telehandler on the Benmore Dam seismic strengthening project.

This is a long‑term project expected to run for at least 2-3 years, offering the opportunity to work with modern equipment, an experienced project team and some of New Zealand's leading infrastructure specialists.

If you're experienced in lifting operations and enjoy technically challenging work, we'd love to hear from you.

About the role

This is much more than operating a telehandler.

You’ll play a key role supporting complex mechanical, structural and civil construction activities, safely carrying out lifting operations across the project.

Working closely w...