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Chip Kiosk Operator – Kawerau

Reference Number : 2024/65
  • Rotating Day shift /Night shift
  • Customer Service Role
  • January 2025 Start – New Year New Job

Pedersen Group is seeking to employ a Chip Kiosk Operator at the company’s operation in Kawerau.

 The role is to operate and supervise the receival of outside sawmill chip, ensure that the incoming product meets quality specifications, and that the chip is delivered and stored in a correct and safe manner.

The hours of work of the position are on a rotating shift pattern of

Week One   Day shift 12 hours per day Monday to Friday followed by

Week Two   Night shift 12 hours Monday to Thursday

The successful applicant for this position will be able to demonstrate the following skills and attributes

  • Demonstrated Customer Service skills
  • Competency with computerized systems and documentation with the ability to prepare simple reports on both Excel and Word templates.
  • Ability to effectively and efficiently perform Instructions accurately.

 

Further there is the requirement for cleaning of the chip grid and surrounds and therefore there is the need to be physically fit to be successful in the role

A Class 1 license (full) is essential and a Class 2 License with W, T endorsements, would be desirable.

Pedersen’s operate a drug and alcohol-free workplace and the successful applicant will be required to undergo a pre-employment medical including drug and alcohol test prior to any position be offered.

Applications, including a copy of your CV quoting vacancy 2024/65, can be submitted using the apply on-line for currently advertised jobs section under Careers on this website [www.pedersen-group.co.nz]

or posted to:

HR, Pedersen Group Ltd

PO Box 1895, Rotorua

Chip Kiosk Operator - Kawerau Based
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Plant Serviceperson – Kinleith

Reference Number : 2024/56

Pedersen Group are seeking to appoint a suitably qualified and/or experienced person to join our mobile plant service team. The role at the Kinleith Workshop would suit a person with the following skills and experience:

  • Understanding of Mobile Plant Hydraulics, Mechanical and Electrical Systems
  • Demonstrated experience in Repairs, Servicing, and Oil changes on Heavy Diesel Mobile Plant (A formal mechanical qualification will be favorably considered)
  • Currently hold a class 2 license or be prepared to gain one we will train
  • Ability to work within a small team and communicate well with operators on site
  • Self motivated and safety conscious

 

A competitive wage rate in line with skills and experience will be negotiated with the successful applicant.

Pedersen’s operate a drug and alcohol-free workplace and the successful applicant will be required to undergo a pre-employment medical including drug and alcohol test prior to any position be offered.

Applications, including a copy of your CV quoting vacancy 2024/56, can be submitted using the apply on-line for currently advertised jobs section under Careers on this website [www.pedersen-group.co.nz]

or posted to:

HR, Pedersen Group Ltd

PO Box 1895, Rotorua

Plant Serviceperson – Kinleith Based
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Diesel Mechanic – Kawerau (Day Shift)

Reference Number : 2024/67

Pedersen Kawerau Limited are seeking to appoint a qualified Heavy Diesel Mechanic to join our Workshop team at Kawerau.

The successful applicant for this position will be able to demonstrate the following skills and attributes:

  • Experience on heavy diesel mobile plant is required
  • Ability to work within a small team on a day shift 4 on 4 off roster.
  • Self motivated and safety conscious.

 

In return we offer a competitive remuneration package, varied and interesting work on our mobile fleet, within a safety conscious and desirable work environment.

Pedersen’s operate a drug and alcohol-free workplace and the successful applicant will be required to undergo a pre-employment Medical, including drug test, prior to any position being offered

Applications, including a copy of your CV quoting vacancy 2024/67, can be submitted using the apply on-line for currently advertised jobs section under Careers on this website [www.pedersen-group.co.nz]

or posted to:

HR, Pedersen Group Ltd

PO Box 1895, Rotorua

Diesel Mechanic - Kawerau Based
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Maintenance Manager – Kawerau

Reference Number : 2024/66

Pedersen Group is a multi-national organisation in the wood-fibre industry – recognised for its innovation, we have an exemplary reputation spanning over 40 years of designing and delivering individual business solutions for our customers.

A vacancy has become available at the Kawerau operation for a Maintenance Manager.

This role reporting directly to the Site Manager will be accountable and responsible for plant maintenance fixed and mobile, ensuring productivity rates and efficiencies are achieved, by forecasting, planning, organising and carrying out scheduled, non-scheduled and preventative maintenance on the fixed and mobile plant, developing an effective working relationship with all parties that have an interest or potential impact on the business.

Key areas of responsibility include:

  • Responsibility & ownership for developing and delivering a constantly evolving quality maintenance plan that drives performance.
  • Assessing and analysing opportunities on repairs and maintenance issues to both fixed and mobile plant and machinery.
  • Assessing the quality of the product outputs and make recommendations and or modifications for quality control and continuous improvement, working at both the ‘shop floor’ and as a part of the Site leadership team to resolve any plant issues.
  • Leading a Maintenance Team that drives and delivers quality outcomes at all levels.
  • Input into and management of the site maintenance budget both R&M and Capital.
  • Developing and maintaining a commitment to a Health & Safety focused culture by promoting and supporting the company quality & safety standards, focusing on continuous improvement whilst demonstrating the company values and behaviors.

 

As the successful applicant, you will have proven ability to lead and motivate a cohesive team of 8 direct reports, whilst fostering on-going organisational culture and improvement, demonstrating sound judgement with a focused and logical approach to problem-solving.

Our commitment to you is an industry and market competitive Remuneration package, whilst working for a vibrant company with a culture and core values of openness, integrity and respect, of which we apply at every level.

Pedersen’s operate a drug and alcohol-free workplace, and the successful applicant will be required to undergo a pre-employment medical including drug and alcohol test prior to any position being offered.

Should you require any further information relating to the role contact Richard on 0278 25 6676

Applications, including a copy of your CV quoting vacancy 2024/66, can be submitted using the apply on-line for currently advertised jobs section under Careers on this website [www.pedersen-group.co.nz]

or posted to:

HR, Pedersen Group Ltd

PO Box 1895, Rotorua

Maintenance Manager - Kawerau
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Scaling Team Leader – Tokoroa based

Reference Number : 2024/60

Pedersen Group is seeking to employ a Scaling Team Leader to join our Kinleith Operation.

The successful applicant for this position will be able to demonstrate the following skills and attributes

  • Ability to motivate and lead the scaling team to ensure outcomes both Quality and Quantum are achieved consistently
  • Maintain Human Resource to meet production demand over 7-day roster
  • Responsible and accountable for team performance
  • Responsible and accountable for the scaling teams Health and Safety compliance and adherence.

 

The hours of work are on a shift roster covering 7 days per week with regular additional hours offered to suit operational needs.

This position provides the successful applicant the opportunity to join our Ticketing/Scaling team in a permanent position.

You will be required to hold at least your Restricted car license to apply for this position.

Pedersen’s operate a drug and alcohol-free workplace and successful applicant will be required to undergo a pre-employment medical, including drug and alcohol test prior to any position be offered.

Applications, including a copy of your CV quoting vacancy 2024/60, can be submitted using the apply on-line for currently advertised jobs section under Careers on this website [www.pedersen-group.co.nz]

or posted to:

HR, Pedersen Group

PO Box 1895

Rotorua 3040

Scaling Team Leader – Tokoroa based
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Maintenance Fitter Kinleith – Tokoroa Based (Night Shift)

Reference Number : 2024/65

Pedersen Kinleith Limited have a permanent night shift Fitter position available in our Chipping and Debarking division.

The hours of work for this role will be 4 twelve-hour shifts per week 6.00pm to 6.00am, Monday to Thursday.

This position on shift is accountable and responsible for the repair and maintenance of the chipping plant to ensure maximum uptime so that the production performance of the plant meets the requirements of the business. 

The successful applicant for this position will be able to demonstrate

  • Background in the Repair and maintenance of Heavy Industrial Equipment,
  • Fabrication and welding competency,
  • Computer Literacy,
  • Reliability and confidence to be comfortable working unsupervised as part of the night shift production team.

Whilst working on shift you will be supported by the other members of the maintenance team when required.

Pedersen’s operate a drug and alcohol-free workplace, and successful applicants will be required to undergo a pre-employment Medical including drug and alcohol test prior to any position be offered.

Applications, including a copy of your CV quoting vacancy 2024/65, can be submitted using the apply on-line for currently advertised jobs section under Careers on this website [www.pedersen-group.co.nz]

or posted to:

HR, Pedersen Group

PO Box 1895

Rotorua 3040

Maintenance Fitter Kinleith – Tokoroa Based (Night Shift)
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Trainee Ticketer / Log Scaler – Tokoroa Based (2 Positions)

Reference Number : Vacancy 2024/61

Pedersen Group is seeking to employ 2 Trainee Ticketer/ Log Scaler’s to join our Kinleith Operation.

The successful applicants for this position will be able to demonstrate the following skills and attributes

  • Ability to learn and pass NZQA qualification in Log Scaling
  • Basic computer skills
  • Ability to use initiative
  • Be physically fit and prepared to work in an outside environment
  • Work as a contributing member of an integrated team

 

The hours of work are on a shift roster covering 7 days per week with regular additional hours offered to suit operational needs.

This position provides the successful applicants the opportunity to join our Ticketing/Scaling team in a permanent position.

You will be required to hold at least your Restricted car license to apply for this position.

Pedersen operate a drug and alcohol-free workplace and the successful applicant will be required to undergo a pre-employment medical including drug and alcohol test prior to any position being offered.

Applications quoting vacancy numbers 2024/61, including a copy of your CV, can be submitted using the apply on-line for currently advertised jobs section under Careers on this website [www.pedersen-group.co.nz]

or posted to:

HR, Pedersen Group

PO Box 1895

Rotorua 3040

 

 

 

Trainee Ticketer / Log Scaler - Tokoroa Based (2 Vacancies)
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