Batcher/Relief Driver

Heidelberg Materials AG; Townsville City; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

10‑day comprehensive training

Job summary

Heidelberg Materials Australia in Townsville is seeking a Batcher / Relief Agitator Driver to join our concrete operations. You will batch, drive agitators, perform yard duties and support loading and stock takes, with a focus on safety and quality.

This role offers overtime opportunities, a comprehensive 10‑day training program, and on-site work at the Townsville Concrete Plant with modern trucks and route tracking. Strong customer communication and reliable teamwork are essential.

Qualifications

• Current White Card is required or willingness to obtain.
• Experience with SAP or similar batching systems preferred.
• Experience ordering materials and maintaining stock levels is advantageous.
• Ability to assist in plant maintenance and ensure operational readiness.
• Strong customer communication skills and professional on-site representation.

Responsibilities

• Batching of Pre-Mixed Concrete and allocating customer jobs.
• Operate the front-end loader where qualified.
• Complete stock takes and maintain inventory accuracy.
• Load and deliver concrete as an agitator driver.
• Perform yard duties including truck cleaning and site maintenance.
• Support purchasing activities and ensure safety procedures are followed.

Skills

White Card

SAP and batching system experience

Customer communication

Stock control

Time management

Safety-first attitude

Tools

Command batching system

Loader operation

Job description

Batcher / Relief Agitator Driver Wanted!

Join us as a Batcher/ Relief Agitator Driver and enjoy competitive pay, overtime opportunities, and a supportive team culture. Your work will be a mix of batching, yard duties, customer interaction and relief agitator driving, all contributing to the delivery of high‑quality concrete to our customers. No two days are the same.

Why This Role?

• Batcher/ Relief Agitator based out of our Townsville Concrete Plant.
• Overtime: time and a half after 7.6 hours, double time after 9.6 hours.
• 45 to 55 average weekly hours, Monday to Friday, with Saturday work.
• Operate modern, well‑maintained trucks featuring advanced safety technology, route mapping, and load tracking.
• Enjoy daily variety with, batching support, agitator driving and occasional loader work, stock take, and yard duties.
• 10-day comprehensive training program for all new starters.

Position Duties:

• Batching of Pre-Mixed Concrete, Allocating of customer jobs.
• Operating the front-end loader (for those with ticket or experience).
• Completing stock takes.
• Loading and delivering concrete as an agitator driver.
• Yard duties which include the cleaning of trucks and general site maintenance.
• Supporting purchasing activities.
• Ensuring safety and quality procedures are always followed.

About You

• A current White Card (or willingness to obtain).
• SAP and Command batching system experience, or willingness to learn.
• Experience ordering materials and maintaining adequate stock levels.
• Ability to assist in plant maintenance and ensure operational readiness.
• Strong customer communication skills, with the ability to represent the business professionally on-site.
• Good computer literacy and the ability to follow processes.
• Strong organisational and time‑management skills.
• A safety‑first attitude and commitment to maintaining a clean, presentable truck.

About Heidelberg Materials

With more than 4,000 employees across 300 sites, Heidelberg Materials operates one of Australia's most extensive concrete, aggregates, and logistics networks. Supported by global R&D and national collaboration, we supply high‑quality concrete, asphalt, road base, sand, and sustainable recycled materials to major civil and infrastructure projects.

We are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, proudly encouraging applications from Indigenous Australians, people with disability, culturally diverse applicants, and the LGBTQIA+ community.