Front End Loader Operator

026 Heidelberg Materials Australia Pty Ltd; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary plus super

PPE provided

Training available

Career development

Discounted concrete & quarry products

Novated leasing

Job summary

Heidelberg Materials is seeking an experienced Front End Loader Operator to join the Waterloo Corner site in South Australia, supporting production with efficient material handling.

The role involves performing pre-start checks, maintaining stockpiles, and collaborating with the project team to meet safety and production targets. A valid loader ticket and driver’s licence, plus a safety-focused approach, are essential; 12-hour shifts rotate day and night.

Qualifications

• Experience operating a front-end loader in quarry, construction or similar environments.
• Valid loader ticket and driver's licence.
• Strong commitment to safety and safe work practices.

Responsibilities

• Operate a front-end loader to maintain material flow across the site.
• Complete daily pre-start checks and report maintenance issues promptly.
• Collaborate with the project team to meet production and safety targets.
• Maintain clean, safe stockpiles and work areas.

Skills

Loader experience

Loader ticket

Driver's license

Safety conscious

Job description

Front End Loader Operator - Waterloo Corner

About the Role

Heidelberg Materials is seeking an experienced Front End Loader Operator to join the team at our high output site to service the Waterloo Corner precast segment project.

Shift Pattern

12-hour shifts Day Shift & Night Shift 7/3 and 7/4 rotating day and night shifts

In your new role, you will be:

• Operating a front-end loader to support production by maintaining steady material flow across the site.
• Completing daily pre-start checks and reporting maintenance issues promptly
• Working closely with the project team to meet production and safety targets
• Maintaining clean, safe, stockpiles and work areas

What You’ll Bring

• Previous experience operating a front-end loader in quarry, construction or similar environments
• Valid loader ticket and driver's licence
• Strong commitment to safety and safe work practices
• Ability to work efficiently around fixed and mobile plant
• A reliable, proactive and team-focused attitude

What We Offer

• You will be rewarded with a competitive salary plus super
• PPE and Uniforms are supplied by us
• Training provided within a supportive regional team
• Ongoing career and development opportunities within a nationally recognised organisation

About Heidelberg Materials

With more than 4,000 employees across 300 sites, we have an extensive production and logistics network across Australia. We think global and act local - we benefit from global research and development enhanced by national collaboration to offer a comprehensive range of high-quality concrete, aggregates, road base, sand and asphalt products. We also produce a wide range of sustainable and recycled construction materials for civil construction and infrastructure projects. We are driven by excellence and high performance and together we will shape Australia's construction materials industry building a legacy for generations to come.

Our Benefits

• Salary Sacrifice: Take control of your finances by saving on, technology, and work-related items through our salary sacrifice program.
• Learning and Development: Fuel your career ambitions with our extensive learning and development opportunities, enabling you to unlock your full potential.
• Health and Well-being: Prioritise your health with discounted health insurance, access to retail outlets, and affordable gym memberships.
• Paid Parental and Grandparent Leave: We support your family life with generous paid leave options, helping you cherish those precious moments with loved ones.
• Discounted Concrete & Quarry Products: Save on your home improvement projects with exclusive discounts on concrete and quarry products.
• Novated Leasing: Drive your dream car for less through our partnership with TFM, offering fantastic discounts on vehicles.
• Car Hire Discounts: Enjoy savings on car rentals through our exclusive car hire discounts.
• Electronics: Enjoy a 10% discount on a variety of products from JB HiFi.

All successful applicants will be required to complete a pre-employment medical including a drug and alcohol screening. Random drug and alcohol tests are conducted on all Heidelberg Materials premises.

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.