Hoist Operator

Eir Labour Hire; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 41,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

EIR Labour Hire is recruiting licensed Hoist Operators and Riggers for high-rise construction and civil projects in Bowden. Qualified candidates with current tickets are in strong demand and will join safety-focused teams on active sites.

You will operate construction hoists, perform pre-start checks, communicate via radio, and assist with rigging and crane lifts while maintaining safe exclusion zones and following lift plans. Commitment to safety and clear communication is essential.

Qualifications

• White Card required.
• High Risk Work Licence — Hoist Operation (CV or CN) or Rigging (RB/RI/RE) required or advantageous.
• Dogman ticket (DG) an advantage.
• Experience on construction hoists or tower cranes.
• Physically fit and comfortable working at heights.
• Strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Operating construction hoists (personnel and materials).
• Conducting pre-start checks and completing hoist logbooks.
• Communicating with site crews via radio to coordinate lifts.
• Rigging, slinging and signalling for crane lifts.
• Maintaining safe exclusion zones during operations.
• Complying with all site safety requirements and lift plans.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Experience with construction hoists or

Physically fit and heights comfortable

Education

White Card

High Risk Work Licence — Hoist Operation (CV or CN) or Rigging (RB/RI/RE)

Dogman ticket (DG) an advantage

Job description

PAY: $36.26 per hour + super + overtime + $21.94 per day travel allowance
LOCATION: Bowden
HOURS: 7.30am – 3.00pm — Monday – Friday
START: 23/03/2026

ABOUT THE ROLE:

EIR Labour Hire is seeking licensed Hoist Operators and Riggers for high-rise construction and civil projects. Experienced operators with current tickets are in high demand.

WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING:

• Operating construction hoists (personnel and materials)
• Conducting pre-start checks and completing hoist logbooks
• Communicating with site crews via radio to coordinate lifts
• Rigging, slinging and signalling for crane lifts
• Maintaining safe exclusion zones during operations
• Complying with all site safety requirements and lift plans

WHAT YOU’LL NEED:

• White Card
• High Risk Work Licence — Hoist Operation (CV or CN) or Rigging (RB/RI/RE)
• Dogman ticket (DG) an advantage
• Experience on construction hoists or tower cranes
• Physically fit and comfortable working at heights
• Strong communication skills

WHO YOU’LL BE WORKING WITH:

You’ll work on active construction sites alongside site managers, crane crews and construction teams. The work is safety-critical — supervisors are strict on compliance but the teams are professional and the projects are interesting.

THE EIR PROMISE TO YOU:

1. You’ll Be Paid Right and On Time – Put your timesheet in properly and we’ll make sure you’re paid properly. Each week. No chasing. No excuses.
2. We’ll Keep You Working – We’ll match you to real jobs that suit your skills and experience and keep you moving when work’s available.
3. We Send You to Safe, Fair Sites – We back our workers. If a site isn’t safe or fair, we deal with it. You won’t be left alone out there.
4. You Can Reach Us – Before work. During work. After work. If there’s a problem, we sort it.
5. Good Workers Get More Work – If you show up, work hard, and do it right – we notice. More shifts. Better sites. Opportunities to move up.