Agitator Driver

026 Heidelberg Materials Australia Pty Ltd; Cairns Regional; On-site; AUD 39,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PPE provided

Overtime pay

Job summary

Heidelberg Materials Australia Pty Ltd is seeking an Agitator Driver to join our Cairns regional operation. You will drive modern concrete trucks, delivering to diverse sites and customers while upholding safety standards and vehicle presentation.

The role offers a structured 10-day training program, generous overtime, and a supportive team environment. Expect 50+ hours weekly with overtime rates and a meal allowance after extended shifts.

Qualifications

• Hold a valid Heavy Rigid (HR) licence with driving experience.
• Possess a current Construction White Card or be willing to obtain one.
• Demonstrate a safety-first mindset and able to pass pre-employment checks.

Responsibilities

• Operate agitator concrete trucks and deliver to customers.
• Maintain cleanliness and presentation of the vehicle.
• Support safety procedures and report incidents or defects.

Skills

HR licence

Safety mindset

People skills

Education

White Card (Construction)

Tools

Safety technology

Job description

Join us as an Agitator Driver and enjoy competitive pay, overtime, and a supportive team environment. You’ll operate modern, well-maintained trucks equipped with cutting-edge safety technology, route mapping, and load tracking systems. No two days are the same, and you’ll interact with a wide range of people while delivering high-quality concrete to our customers.

Why This Role?

Package: hourly rate, super, applicable overtime rates, plus PPE will be provided to you. Average weekly hours of 50+ with Saturday shifts available. Generous overtime pays at time and a half after 8 hours, double time after 10 hours, plus a meal allowance after 10 hours. Drive modern, well-maintained trucks equipped with advanced safety technology. Enjoy daily variety and interact with a wide range of people while delivering high-quality products. Comprehensive 10-day training program for all new starters.

About You

Hold a valid Heavy Rigid (HR) licence with previous driving experience (preferred but not essential). Possess a current Construction White Card or be willing to obtain one prior to starting. Strong people skills with a safety-first mindset. Pride in your ride – keeping your truck clean and presentable is important. Ability to pass a pre-employment medical, including drug and alcohol testing.

About Heidelberg Materials

With over 4,000 employees across 300 sites, we operate a vast production and logistics network throughout Australia. Backed by global R&D and national collaboration, we deliver high-quality concrete, aggregates, road base, sand, asphalt, and sustainable recycled materials for civil and infrastructure projects. Driven by excellence and performance, we’re shaping the future of Australia’s construction materials industry. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, welcoming diversity and encouraging applications from Indigenous Australians, people with disabilities, culturally diverse backgrounds, and the LGBTQI+ community. Shaping the future, building successes Heidelberg Materials – your springboard into the future of the construction materials industry. As a globally leading company in the construction sector, we manufacture one of the most widely used products, paving the way not only toward more sustainable production but also toward your personal success story. Our bold and innovative approach focuses on massive CO₂ reduction, efficient recycling technologies, and digital solutions – setting new standards for the industry. In our globally connected and locally rooted community, your ideas have the power to shape a better tomorrow for people. With us, you’re not just shaping the industry’s future; you’re shaping your own. Let’s get to work! Heidelberg Materials is one of the world's largest integrated manufacturers of building materials and solutions with leading market positions in cement, aggregates, and ready-mixed concrete. We are represented in more than 50 countries with around 51,000 employees at almost 3,000 locations. At the centre of our actions lies the responsibility for the environment. As the front runner on the path to carbon neutrality and circular economy in the building materials industry, we are working on sustainable building materials and solutions for the future. We enable new opportunities for our customers through digitalisation.