Batcher (Supply Chain Lead)

Heidelberg Materials; Sale; On-site; AUD 41,810 - 45,956; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-the-job training

Career development opportunities

Equal opportunity employer

Job summary

Heidelberg Materials Australia in Sale, Victoria, is seeking a hands-on team member with leadership potential for a full-time role. You will oversee concrete batching, operate a front-end loader, and manage deliveries while communicating with customers.

Training is provided and a clear path to leadership exists within the organization. The role starts with early mornings and occasional Saturday work, offering on-the-job training, career progression, and a supportive, inclusive workplace.

Qualifications

• Willing to obtain (or already hold) a Construction Card / White Card.
• Comfortable learning new systems and software.
• Demonstrates leadership potential and reliability.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the day-to-day operation of a concrete batch plant.
• Operate a front-end loader (training provided).
• Communicate with customers, take orders, schedule deliveries, resolve queries.
• Use company systems for batching, scheduling, reporting, and record-keeping.
• Collaborate with local team and nearby sites, showing leadership and initiative.
• Promote a strong safety culture and coach others.
• Ensure products meet quality standards with attention to detail.
• Monitor plant/equipment performance and coordinate maintenance.
• Plan, organize and manage maintenance and production tasks including some manual handling.

Skills

Leadership

Customer focus

Communication

Teamwork

Safety

Tools

Front-end loader

Job description

We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic, customer-focused team member with strong leadership potential to join the Heidelberg Materials Australia team in Sale, Victoria (approximately 2.5 hours east of Melbourne). This role offers excellent career development opportunities, and we actively look to develop and promote from within. With comprehensive on-the-job training across concrete and quarry materials, plant operations, concrete batching, scheduling, and logistics, this position is an ideal stepping stone into future leadership or supervisory roles within our business. You'll gain valuable hands‑on experience while building a long‑term career in the construction industry. People from all industries are encouraged to apply (including hospitality, logistics, agriculture, supply chain, commerce, fast food, manufacturing, mining, or health). You don't need prior concrete or batching experience - we're looking for the right person with the right attitude, and we'll provide full training. This is a full-time role, Monday to Friday, with early morning starts and rostered Saturday work based on business needs.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the day‑to‑day operation of a concrete batch plant, taking ownership of outcomes and setting a positive example for others
• Operate a front‑end loader (training provided if required)
• Communicate regularly with customers, including taking orders, scheduling deliveries, and resolving queries professionally
• Use company‑based systems for batching, scheduling, reporting, and record‑keeping
• Work collaboratively with a high‑performing local team and neighbouring sites, showing leadership and initiative
• Promote a strong safety culture and demonstrate coaching or mentoring capability
• Ensure products meet strict quality standards, with strong attention to detail
• Monitor plant and equipment performance and coordinate maintenance as required
• Plan, organise, and manage maintenance and production tasks, including some manual handling

What this role could be a fit for

• Are interested in a long‑term career with clear pathways into leadership or supervisory roles
• Demonstrate natural leadership qualities or the desire to develop them
• Are organised, reliable, and take pride in working accurately and efficiently
• Are comfortable using computers and learning new systems
• Can work independently while also contributing positively to a team environment
• Communicate clearly, professionally, and respectfully with customers and colleagues
• Are comfortable with a flexible roster that includes Saturday work and reasonable overtime
• Are willing to obtain (or already hold) a Construction Card / White Card
• Have front‑end loader experience (preferred but not essential)
• Actively support our Zero Harm safety culture
• Are able to safely perform the physical requirements of the role

What we offer

• Competitive hourly rate starting at $30.35, with higher rates up to $33.36/hour based on experience and competency
• Monday‑Friday work with rostered Saturday mornings (finishing around lunchtime)
• Overtime opportunities depending on workload
• Front‑end loader ticket (if not already held)
• The opportunity to join a globally recognised and growing organisation
• Ongoing training, development, and clear career progression opportunities

Heidelberg Materials Australia is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and inclusion and welcome applications from women, men, and gender‑diverse people, Indigenous Australians, people with disability, individuals from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and members of the LGBTQIA+ community. If you have full Australian work rights and can attend work safely and reliably, we'd love to hear from you.

Zukunft gestalten, Erfolge bauen Heidelberg Materials – dein Sprungbrett in die Zukunft der Baustoffindustrie. Als weltweit führendes Unternehmen der Baubranche stellen wir eines der meistgenutzten Produkte her und ebenen dadurch nicht nur den Weg hin zu einer nachhaltigeren Produktion, sondern auch für deine persönliche Erfolgsgeschichte. Unser mutiger und innovativer Ansatz setzt auf massive CO2-Reduzierung, effiziente Recyclingtechnologien und digitale Lösungen – wir setzen Maßstäbe, die die Branche neu definieren. In unserer global vernetzten und regional verwurzelten Gemeinschaft haben deine Ideen die Kraft, den Menschen von morgen ein Leben von morgen zu ermöglichen. Bei uns gestaltest du nicht nur die Zukunft der Branche, sondern auch deine eigene. Packen wir’s an! Heidelberg Materials ist einer der weltweit größten integrierten Hersteller von Baustoffen und -lösungen mit führenden Marktpositionen bei Zement, Zuschlagstoffen und Transportbeton. Wir sind mit mehr als 51.000 Beschäftigten an fast 3.000 Standorten in über 50 Ländern vertreten. Im Mittelpunkt unseres Handelns steht die Verantwortung für die Umwelt. Als Vorreiter auf dem Weg zur CO2-Neutralität und Kreislaufwirtschaft in der Baustoffindustrie arbeiten wir an nachhaltigen Baustoffen und Lösungen für die Zukunft. Unseren Kunden erschließen wir neue Möglichkeiten durch Digitalisierung.