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Welshy Contracting (Welshy Digger Hire Ltd)is a family owned and operated business in Ashburton. Welshy Contracting, where quality starts from the ground up

Welshy Contracting is a family owned and operated company based in Ashburton since 2004. We work around the Ashburton District and throughout the South Island to meet our customers diverse needs from agricultural, civil to residential projects. At Welshy Contracting we are your go to guys for any on farm work such as rut busting, hedge cutting and muck spreading. Our capable and experienced team can also complete any job from clearing water races, drainage, dairy lanes to installing fibre and power cables or water pipes and irrigation lines. Having a wide range of machinery and equipment we can complete residential vehicle crossings and driveways, fencing and general machine labouring jobs.

29/10/2026

Ashburton A&P Show 2026! ☀️
Come see if you can spot Welshy on the digger this weekend 👀

28/10/2026

😂😂

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29/09/2026

A wheeled digger, mini digger and a trusty shovel — all on the job putting in a new irrigation mainline today

Not a bad view from the office either! 🚜🏔️

30/07/2026

On the look out for a truck driver - get in touch if this sounds like you!

23/07/2026

Hedge Cutter Operator Wanted!

We're looking for an experienced Hedge Cutter Operator to join our family-owned contracting business based in Ashburton, Canterbury

Whether you're based in New Zealand or overseas looking for a change of scenery, we'd love to hear from you!

Your main role will be operating our Energreen ATHENA 15m self-propelled hedge cutter, trimming shelter belts and carrying out vegetation maintenance throughout Canterbury

There may also be opportunities to operate:

McConnel hedge cutters
Tractors
Excavators
Other agricultural and civil machinery

What we're looking for:

✅ Previous hedge cutting experience (Energreen experience is a bonus)
✅ Pride in your work and ability to work independently
✅ Willingness to maintain and care for your machine
✅ A positive attitude and strong focus on health and safety

What we offer:

✅ Competitive pay
✅ Modern, well-maintained machinery
✅ Friendly, family-owned business
✅ Accommodation assistance
✅ Visa support for overseas applicants where possible
✅ Ongoing work for the right person

Get in touch!

📧 [email protected]
📱 Michael: +64 27 369 4478

27/05/2026

Amazing shots by Customs Media 😎

21/05/2026

🚜📦 Gypsy Day sorted?

If not… we’ve got the trailer 😎

Our stock trailer is up for hire and perfect for shifting all your stuff!

✅ Easy to tow
✅ Fully enclosed
✅ Clean & ready to go

Give us a shout today to book it in

📞 027 369 4478 | Michael
📍 Ashburton | Welshy Contracting

19/05/2026

Some great shots in here!👀

Huge thank you to Cillian for all the hard work while you were over here!

We had a great time having you on the team and you absolutely smashed it with the hedge cutting work 🚜✂️
Thanks again for all your effort and the good times along the way! We look forward to you heading back this way 🍻🌏

A great few weeks working around Mid Canterbury in New Zealand with Welshy Contracting. Its been an unbelievable experience to be able to see what New Zealand has to offer and meet some great people along the way. Its also been a brilliant opportunity to get to grips with the new Energreen S.P.A. At...

05/05/2026

Looking for a change of scenery? 🌏👀

We’re on the lookout for someone to operate our 15m reach Athena hedge cutter ✂️🌿

We offer:
• Year-round hedge trimming work
• Flexible hours• Competitive pay
• A solid crew and great gear 🚜

What we’re after:
• At least 1+ years hedge cutting experience

Long or short-term roles available with a flexible start date – immediate start ready to go 💪

Flick us a message or email [email protected] if you’re keen!

01/05/2026

Big shoutout to the crew 👏 - SiteWise GOLD ⭐️ and PREQUAL certified 💪
Turns out we’re not just good on the diggers… pretty handy with paperwork too 😂

Address

116 Wakanui Road
Ashburton
7777

Telephone

+6421369483

Website

http://www.welshy.co.nz/

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