Operate, Maintain and Improve
 

Heidelberg Materials Australia is one of Australia’s leading suppliers of heavy building materials to the construction industry. We produce aggregates, including crushed rock, sand, gravel and road base from a number of locations across Australia.

We are currently seeking a self-motivated individual to join our Launceston quarry team as a Leading Hand. Reporting to the Quarry Manager, this role will be a multi-faceted position, responsible for supervising quarry operations with a focus on production enhancement and improvement, therefore, the ideal candidate will preferably have mobile and fixed plant experience, with a background in mining, mineral sands, crushing hard rock or any floatation process highly regarded. Front End Loader experience and the ability to use Loadrite will be highly advantageous.

This is a full-time role, working Monday to Friday with average rostered hours being 6am – 4pm as well as rostered Saturday shifts, 6am – 12pm midday.
 

In your new role with us, you will:

Supervising the day-to-day production operations and making decisions that impact the overall performance of the business

Managing people while bringing your team along the journey to successfully achieve goals

Bringing a strong safety mindset and manage high risk activities and reduce risk exposure for self and others

Carry out day to day operation and maintenance of various vehicles, plant, and equipment

Perform general labour activities
 

This role is a great fit for you, if you:

Have coached and developed your team with a focus on production enhancement and improvement

Are results focused, self-motivated and have a total commitment to risk management and Zero Harm

Are a team player who can multi-task and make quick effective decisions under pressure

A positive presence in building strong and effective relationships with key internal and external stakeholders

Are a natural problem solver and enjoy planning

Are experienced in monitoring and operating fixed plant equipment such a pumps, classifiers and spirals

Have experience in diagnosing, problem solving, correcting, and recording and reporting process deviations
 

What we offer:

$30.49 p/hour plus penalty rates plus super

Company provided uniform and PPE

Be part of highly recognised global brand name and growing organisation

Ongoing career and development opportunities
 

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.

We’ll Make It Happen