Join the South Island’s Leading Demolition Contractor
Taggart is the South Island’s leading demolition contractor, delivering complex demolition, deconstruction and site remediation projects across Canterbury and beyond. For decades, we’ve built our reputation on technical expertise, professionalism and an uncompromising commitment to safety.
Due to continued growth, we’re looking for an experienced Demolition Operator to join our specialist team.
If you take pride in operating machinery with precision, enjoy challenging work, and want to be part of an industry-leading business, we’d like to hear from you.
About the Role
You’ll primarily work within our specialist Demolition Division, operating excavators and specialised demolition attachments across a diverse range of commercial, industrial and infrastructure projects.
Our work includes:
• Commercial and industrial demolition
• Structural demolition
• Bridge and infrastructure demolition
• Selective demolition and deconstruction
• Concrete processing and recycling
• Site clearance and remediation
• Emergency response works
As part of the wider Taggart Group, you’ll also have the opportunity to support our Civil Division across earthworks, drainage and infrastructure projects when required. This variety provides ongoing development and the chance to work on some of the South Island’s most interesting construction projects.
What You’ll Bring
• Has proven experience operating excavators in demolition environments.
• Understands demolition sequencing, structural behaviour and safe work practices.
• Operates machinery safely, smoothly and efficiently.
• Takes pride in maintaining plant and equipment to a high standard.
• Thinks ahead, solves problems and adapts to changing site conditions.
• Communicates effectively with Supervisors, Ground Crew and clients.
• Enjoys working as part of a professional, high-performing team.
• Is committed to continuous improvement.
Skills & Qualifications
• NZ Class 2 or Class 4 Driver Licence.
• Wheels, Tracks & Rollers (WTR) endorsement.
• Experience operating demolition attachments including hydraulic breakers, pulverisers, shears and grapples.
• Site Safe Passport.
• Experience working around live underground and overhead services.
• First Aid Certificate (preferred).
• If you don’t meet every requirement but believe you have the right attitude, capability and experience, we’d still encourage you to apply.
Why Join Taggart?
• The opportunity to work for the South Island’s leading demolition contractor.
• Taggart is a nationally recognised award-winning demolition contractor by the governing body (NZDAA)
• Diverse and technically challenging projects.
• Stable, year-round employment.
• Competitive remuneration aligned with your experience and capability.
• Ongoing training and career development.
• A strong team culture built around safety, professionalism and pride in our work.
• Opportunities to broaden your experience across demolition and civil construction.
More Than Just Demolition
Our people don’t just demolish buildings, they dismantle complex problems safely, professionally and with pride.
The best demolition operators are the ones who can read a structure, anticipate what’s coming next, protect those around them and consistently deliver outstanding results.
If that sounds like you, we’d like to hear from you.
Join the Team
If you’re proud of your work, respect your machinery, and want to work with people who share those values, we’d love to hear from you.
Join a team where your skill, judgement and professionalism will be valued—and where you’ll help deliver some of the South Island’s most challenging demolition projects.
Please apply online or contact us for a confidential discussion.
All applications and enquiries will be treated in the strictest confidence.
