62 | New wet waste plant JB’s Environmental provides practical on-the-job training via a buddy system, pairing trainees with its experienced drivers. T T from page 60 CONTRACTING JB’s Environmental “The big one for John is that he is always looking to innovate and challenges the status quo, especially with regards to new technology. An example is that we have close to 20 hydro excavation trucks throughout the North Island including the largest in the country with 11 cubic metres of waste capacity.” Andrew says that each employee has multiple skills giving the business flexibility and the ability to diversify. The company regularly works for all the main construction companies including Higgins, Fulton Hogan, Heb Construction and Downer. Projects it has worked on in the past include Manawatu Gorge and Transmission Gully. Andrew says family values are the cornerstone of the business. Three of John and Karen’s children - Charlie (machine operator), Jess (operational cadet) and Jimmy (has recently completed an environmental law degree and has retained involvement in the business) - work in the company. “The ethos of the business is that it is a family business at its heart. We support 66 families as our employees in the business. Some customers have been with the business since its first day so they are like family as well.” JB’s Environmental to open wet waste de-watering plant JB’s Environmental will open a wet waste de-watering plant in Wellington mid 2024, only the second of its kind in the country, says company general manager Andrew Reid. “Technology and innovation is critical in our business and we seek to identify better ways of doing things. This plant is a tangible example,” he says. The plant will allow for the separation of waste dirt material, spun via centrifuge into various components such as aggregate, sand, clean fill soil and clean water for recycling or re-purposing rather than all the material heading to landfill. Andrew says material could potentially even be excavated from and used on the same site depending on the project creating cost efficiencies by saving environmental levies and purchase of additional materials. “It’s a sustainable model and helps to meet need without having to quarry as much additional aggregate for example. It’s about creating a circular economy and trying to drive change in how we do things.” JB’s Environmental Contributes to Training New Personnel JB’s Environment has partnered with Kiwi Can Do, which offers courses in civil construction available free to Kiwis on the Work and Income job seekers benefit. Andrew says that JB’s Environmental will provide practical on-the-job training via a buddy system, pairing trainees with its experienced drivers. The first trainee is already working at JB’s Environmental towards his Class 2 and Class 4 licenses. “We have 54 trucks so we can guarantee repeatable work for Class 2 or Class 4 driver trainees,” explains Andrew. With the Kiwi Can Do facility located in Otaki Andrew says it really aligned with JB’s Environmental’s community and family values. He says the initiative will be a win-win. “When the Transmission Gully project was underway it sucked up all the drivers, which had a negative impact on the rest of the industry. This way we are contributing to bringing more people into the industry. I believe the training initiative will strengthen this region. It’s about giving local people opportunities.” Providing personalised service and technical expertise in heavy motor insurance for over 35 years. 09 486 6065 www.patersonco.co.nz Proudly supporting JB’s Environmental Proudly Supplying JB's Environmental Truck and Industrial Vehicle Servicing and Repair Specialists 06 367 6338 levintruckservices.co.nz office@levintruckservices.co.nz 24/7 Breakdown Service Full mechanical repairs • 24/7 breakdown service Mobile mechanical & hydraulic services Industrial and agricultural repairs • Full engineering services ADAS Calibration for windscreen replacements Authorized COF inspector on-site Complete truck services, repairs and maintenance throughout Horowhenua Levin Truck Services Keeping you on the road
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