Full-time
Timaru
Published on 
26 April 2026

About us

WasteCo NZ Ltd offer a huge range of waste management services across the South Island, including medical & quarantine waste treatment, city sweeping, waste sorting on site to waste sorting at purpose-build facilities, Portaloo hires and waste collection.  Focused on excellent customer service and competitive pricing, we always strive to deliver the best solution to our customers.

About the role

This role is part of our Industrial Services team, and the main duties of the role involve industrial cleaning including high pressure water blasting. This work can vary from cement boats to sumps, hydro excavation and anything in between. This is a physical hands-on labouring role where adhering to compliance and health & safety policies and guidelines is essential.

This role is generally a Monday to Friday role starting at 7:00am. Some flexibility around hours of work is required, with some weekend, public holiday and night work necessary to carry out the tasks required.

To be successful, you will have

  • A class 2 Licence is essential, and class 4 would be beneficial
  • Ideally you will have confined spaces, EWP, Working at Heights and/or gas monitoring tickets. If you only have some or you’re prepared to get these, we still want to hear from you
  • Good communication skills
  • A sound understanding and appreciation of workplace health & safety
  • A good level of physical fitness
  • A great work ethic, with a team player attitude

What we offer

  • Full time, permanent position.
  • A close-knit team, with leaders who appreciate your effort.
  • Competitive remuneration relevant to experience, plus a bonus for working on cement boats.

You must have New Zealand work rights to be considered for this role.

Apply online now or call Blaine Lyford for further information 02• ••• •278.  

All applicants will undergo drug and alcohol screening and will undertake a MOJ check prior to any job offer.

About WasteCo

We are proud to offer a range of waste management services across the country, including household and commercial waste collection, specialised medical and quarantine waste handling, industrial & utility services, and waste sorting both on site and at purpose-build facilities focusing on recycling and diverting materials from landfill.