Driver/Plant Operator

Cairns Concrete Plant is seeking a reliable and safety-focused Driver/Batcher to join their team. In this role, you will be involved in all aspects, including but not limited to delivering, batching, housekeeping, risk assessing, and various yard duties.

About the role:

• You will be based at our Cairns Concrete Plant reporting to the Plant Manager.
• Batch concrete, housekeeping and yard duties.
• Most days will start at 6am working up to and over 10 hours per day, and around 55-60 hours per week. Saturday work is generally available, paid at overtime rates
• You will be dealing with lots of different personalities every day, so you need to be comfortable interacting with people you haven't met before
• We provide cutting edge technology to not only keep you safe whilst driving, but also to help you map your routes and keep track of your loads.
• All new starts go through a 10-day training program before we let you loose by yourself.
• Use of a front-end loader

About you:

• Minimum of HR license (essential) with previous driving experience (preferred)
• Front-end loader ticket would be highly regarded.
• You enjoy meeting people and having a chat with them when you're onsite
• You prefer variety in your working life. No two days are ever the same when you're driving one of our Agi trucks
• Can pick up new systems easily, and don't shy from complicated tasks.
• You take pride in the appearance of your truck. Keep it clean, give it a wash and present the best image of our company. You are a mobile billboard and people notice a dirty truck
• Able to pass a pre-employment medical, including a drug and alcohol test (random testing is also conducted on all Heidelberg Materials sites.

What we offer:

• A well maintained and reliable fleet of Agitator Trucks
• Uniform and PPE
• Be part of highly recognized global brand name and growing organisation
• Ongoing career and development opportunities

Our Benefits

At Heidelberg Materials Australia, we understand that your well-being and professional growth are essential. That's why we offer a comprehensive range of employee benefits to enhance your work-life balance, personal development, and financial savings.
Salary Sacrifice: Take control of your finances by saving on, technology, and work-related items through our salary sacrifice program.
Learning and Development: Fuel your career ambitions with our extensive learning and development opportunities, enabling you to unlock your full potential.
Paid Parental and Grandparent Leave: We support your family life with generous paid leave options, helping you cherish those precious moments with loved ones.
Discounted Concrete & Quarry Products: Save on your home improvement projects with exclusive discounts on concrete and quarry products.
Novated Leasing: Drive your dream car for less through our partnership with TFM, offering fantastic discounts on vehicles.
Health and Well-being: Prioritise your health with discounted health insurance, access to retail outlets, and affordable gym memberships.
Car Hire Discounts: Enjoy savings on car rentals through our exclusive car hire discounts.
Electronics: Enjoy a 10% discount on a variety of products from JB HiFi.

About us:

Heidelberg Materials Australia is a leader in building and construction materials with an extensive production and logistics network across Australia. We use world-class technologies and service platforms to supply a comprehensive range of high-quality concrete, aggregates and sand. We also produce road base, asphalt and sustainable and recycled construction materials for civil construction and infrastructure projects. Heidelberg Materials Australia is part of the Heidelberg Materials Group, which employs over 51,000 people at almost 3,000 sites in over 50 countries. Heidelberg Materials is one of the world's largest integrated manufacturers of building materials and solutions with leading positions in cement, aggregates, and ready-mixed concrete.

Heidelberg Materials Australia is an equal opportunity employer, and we employ people from all walks of life. We're all individuals and we encourage applications from Indigenous Australians, people with disability, those from diverse cultural backgrounds, LGBTQI+ community, as long as you have full Australian work rights and can turn up every day "fit for work", that's enough for us.

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