SWEL Southwood Export Invercargill hiring Machine Plant Operator General Hand

SWEL Southwood Export Limited was established in 1981 to process indigenous logs into chip for export to pulp and paper mills in Japan. With increasing constraints upon indigenous hardwood chip production, SWEL converted to processing exclusively plantation grown timber, principally of eucalyptus and radiata pine.

Machine Plant Operator General Hand Job Vacancies at SWEL Southwood Export Limited Invercargill New Zealand

Post Name: Machine / Plant Operator
Post Name: General Hand

Based at our Port Chip Handing facility at Bluff, the position involves a variety of tasks including: receiving and stockpiling woodchips, assisting with ship loading, general maintenance and clean up duties. The job content is such that frequently there are variations to both hours worked and tasks involved.
Some of the tasks and machinery we have are specific to our operation so both on and offsite training will be provided.
The person we are looking for will have experience operating mobile machinery, fixed plant and associated maintenance and be able to work flexible hours.
If this position is of interest, please apply in writing or email your CV outlining employment history and any relevant experience / qualifications to

Port Vacancy

Email- shelms@southwood.co.nz

For further information on the work involved, phone 0292 446 980 or 03 218 2073.

Applications close 4 pm 30 September 2023.

Website: http://www.swel.co.nz/