Batcher/HR Driver | Warrnambool

About the Role

In this role you will oversee the operation of a concrete batch plant and operate a front‑end loader. You will regularly interact with customers, taking orders and scheduling deliveries while working in a high‑performing team that collaborates with other local plants to achieve positive outcomes for Heidelberg Materials Australia and our clients. You will demonstrate safety leadership, ensure all products meet strict quality standards, and monitor plant equipment, scheduling and conducting maintenance as required, including some manual handling tasks. • Oversee concrete batch plant operations. • Operate front‑end loader equipment. • Take customer orders and schedule concrete deliveries. • Ensure product quality meets strict standards. • Monitor and conduct maintenance on plant equipment. • Perform manual handling tasks related to production.

Key Responsibilities

• ▸plant operations
• ▸loader operation
• ▸order scheduling
• ▸quality assurance
• ▸equipment maintenance
• ▸manual handling

What You Bring

Batch & Drive – We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic, customer‑focused go‑getter to join the Heidelberg Materials Australia team at our Warrnambool Concrete Plant, located three hours west of Melbourne. The Concrete Batcher/Agitator Driver role offers strong career development potential, giving you the chance to learn about concrete, quarry materials, plant operation, batching, scheduling and logistics within the construction industry. In addition to batching, you will also have the opportunity to drive deliveries of our product to customers, and for the right candidate we can support obtaining a valid Heavy Rigid licence if you do not already have one. The position is ideal for an effective communicator with a team mentality who can work unsupervised and is willing to adopt a flexible roster that includes Saturday work and overtime. Holders of a Heavy Rigid licence are preferred, and candidates seeking a Construction or White Card are encouraged to apply. You must support our Zero Harm safety policy and be physically capable of performing all job‑related tasks. Heidelberg Materials Australia is an equal‑opportunity employer that welcomes applicants from all backgrounds, including Indigenous Australians, people with disability, culturally diverse candidates and the LGBTQI+ community, provided you have full Australian work rights and can attend work fit for duty each day. • Communicate effectively and work independently within a team. • Hold or be willing to obtain a Heavy Rigid licence. • Possess or obtain a Construction/White Card and follow Zero Harm safety policy.

Requirements

• ▸heavy rigid
• ▸white card
• ▸zero harm
• ▸communication
• ▸batching
• ▸driving

Benefits

We offer a base rate of $30.35 per hour plus penalties and superannuation, with standard Monday‑Friday shifts from 6:00/7:00 am to 3:30/4:00 pm and rostered half‑day Saturdays averaging three per month. New hires receive a comprehensive 10‑day training program on operating the agitator and slump concrete, the chance to obtain an HR licence, and a FEL ticket if not already held, as well as ongoing training and development opportunities within a globally recognised brand. Our employee benefits include a salary‑sacrifice program, extensive learning and development options, paid parental and grandparent leave, and discounts on concrete and quarry products for personal projects. Additional perks comprise novated leasing through TFM, discounted health insurance, gym memberships, car‑hire savings, and a 10 % discount on JB HiFi electronics, all designed to support your well‑being and financial goals. • Work flexible roster including Saturday shifts and overtime. • Earn $30.35 /hr plus penalties and superannuation with standard weekday hours. • Access benefits such as salary sacrifice, training, paid parental leave, product discounts, novated leasing, health‑wellness discounts, car‑hire savings and 10 % off JB HiFi electronics.

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