plant operator

plant operator

HR Partners | Caloundra, Queensland, AU

Posted a month ago

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Description

Looking for local work on the Sunshine Coast with real career growth?

We are seeking an experienced Front-End Loader Operator to join a close-knit, high-performing concrete team based around Caloundra and the broader Sunshine Coast region.

If you have your loader ticket and want more than just a seat-holding job, this role offers full, paid training to step up into a Concrete Batching position.

Loader Operator

Location: Caloundra & Sunshine Coast

Work Type: Full-Time / Ongoing

Industry: Civil Construction & Concrete Production

What’s in it for You?

  • Career Growth: Fully supported training to become a qualified Concrete Batcher.
  • Local Work: Work locally in Caloundra and Sunshine Coast—no long commutes or FIFO.
  • Stable Hours: Steady Monday-to-Friday roster with regular overtime available.
  • Great Pay: Competitive hourly rates + penalties + super.
  • Great Team: Down-to-earth site culture with supportive management.

What You’ll Do

  • Safely operate front-end loaders to move raw materials (aggregates, sand) into hoppers and bins.
  • Perform daily machine pre-starts, routine maintenance, and keep the yard clean and safe.
  • Learn the concrete production process from the ground up, shadowing senior operators.
  • Step up into batching operations, managing plant technology, mix designs, and driver dispatch as you train.

What You Need

  • Licence: Current Front-End Loader Ticket (LL / RIIMPO304E or equivalent).
  • Driver Licence: HR (Heavy Rigid) licence is highly regarded (or C-class minimum).
  • Experience: Proven experience operating loaders in quarry, concrete, civil, or heavy industrial yards.
  • Attitude: Reliable, safety-focused, and eager to learn the batching side of the business.
  • Rights: Full working rights in Australia.

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