EWP HR driver/ Oporator

Spectra Recruitment; Sydney; On-site; AUD 52,000 - 74,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Up to 3 months extensive training

Travel across Australia

Permanent full-time position

Ongoing project work

Job summary

Spectra Recruitment is seeking an experienced EWP HR Driver/Operator to operate truck-mounted elevated work platforms on projects across Australia. The role includes extensive training up to three months and frequent travel to diverse project sites, with a permanent full-time position.

You will drive and operate EWP equipment, complete pre-starts, and work with site teams to deliver projects safely for infrastructure, construction and mining clients nationwide.

Qualifications

• HR Truck Licence required; MR Licence acceptable with potential upgrade to HR
• EWP Ticket held
• White Card
• CPR current (desirable)
• Working at Heights
• Confined Spaces (desirable)
• Experience in construction, civil, EWP or machine operation
• Willing to travel and work away from home
• Ability to pass driving history check
• Ability to pass drug & alcohol test
• Strong commitment to safety
• Reliable, flexible and willing to learn

Responsibilities

• Driving and operating EWP attached to HR truck
• Travelling to project sites across Australia
• Setting up and safely operating equipment on site
• Completing pre-starts and equipment checks
• Working closely with site teams to complete projects safely and efficiently
• Following site‑specific safety procedures and requirements
• Representing the business professionally while working on client sites

Job description

EWP HR DRIVER / OPERATOR /Moorebank, Sydney NSW TRAVEL AUSTRALIA WIDE

You’ll be joining a well-established national business specialising in truck-mounted elevated work platforms and access equipment. Operating across Australia, the company supports major projects across industries including infrastructure, power, renewables, telecommunications, construction and mining. This is a fantastic opportunity to join an established team, receive extensive specialist training of up to three months, and build a long-term career operating highly specialised EWP equipment across projects nationwide.

Permanent Position | Up to $45.68/hr + Penalties | $126 LAHA + $25/day Travel Allowance

Looking for a permanent role where no two projects are the same? Spectra Recruitment is looking for an experienced EWP HR Driver / Operator to join a growing team working on projects across Australia. This is a permanent opportunity with extensive training provided for the right person. You’ll be travelling to different project locations, operating EWP equipment and working across a range of construction and project environments.

WHAT'S ON OFFER

• Up to $45.68 per hour + penalties
• $126 LAHA when applicable
• $25 per day travel allowance
• Permanent full-time position
• Up to 3 months extensive training
• Travel across Australia
• Ongoing project work
• Opportunity to build your skills and experience
• Variety of sites, locations and projects

WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING

• Driving and operating EWP attached to HR truck
• Travelling to project sites across Australia
• Setting up and safely operating equipment on site
• Completing pre-starts and equipment checks
• Working closely with site teams to complete projects safely and efficiently
• Following site‑specific safety procedures and requirements
• Representing the business professionally while working on client sites

YOU MUST HAVE

• HR Truck Licence - (MR is a lower rate with chance to gain HR licence)
• EWP Ticket
• White Card
• Current CPR (desirable)
• Working at Heights
• Confined Spaces (desirable)
• Previous construction, civil, EWP or machine operating experience
• Comfortable travelling and working away from home
• Ability to complete adriving history check
• Ability to complete adrug & alcohol test
• Strong commitment to safety
• Reliable, flexible and willing to learn

THE RIGHT PERSON

We're looking for someone who genuinely enjoys being out on the road and doesn't want to be stuck working at the same location every day. You'll need to be reliable, safety‑focused, mechanically minded and comfortable working away from home, with the flexibility to travel wherever projects take you. If you're looking for a permanent career opportunity, great rates and the chance to work across Australia, we'd love to hear from you.