HR Driver / Relief Batcher

Heidelberg Materials Australia; Emerald; On-site; AUD 41,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

Heidelberg Materials Australia in Emerald is seeking an Agitator Driver & Relief Batcher. You will operate modern agitator trucks and provide batching support as required, delivering high‑quality concrete to customers.

The role offers an hourly rate of $36.40 with overtime: time and a half after 8 hours and double time after 10 hours. Expect 45–55 average weekly hours, Monday to Friday, with occasional Saturday work.

Qualifications

• HR Licence is essential for driving duties.
• Current Construction White Card is required or willingness to obtain.
• SAP experience is beneficial but not essential.
• External operator experience for maintenance or heavy task exposure preferred.

Responsibilities

• Filling in for the batcher in charge when required.
• Operating the front-end loader (if trained).
• Completing stock takes.
• Performing pre-start checks.
• Loading and delivering concrete as an agitator driver.
• Yard duties including truck cleaning and site maintenance.
• Supporting purchasing activities.
• Ensuring safety and quality procedures are followed at all times.

Skills

HR Licence

White Card

Tools

SAP

Job description

Join us as an Agitator Driver & Relief Batcher and enjoy competitive pay, overtime opportunities, and a supportive team culture. You’ll operate modern, well‑maintained agitator trucks while also providing relief batching support when required. No two days are the same. Your work will be a mix of driving, batching, yard duties, and customer interaction, all contributing to the delivery of high‑quality concrete to our customers.

Why This Role?

• Agitator Driver and Relief Batcher based out of our Emerald Plant.
• Hourly rate: $36.40
• Overtime: time and a half after 8 hours, double time after 10 hours.
• 45 to 55 average weekly hours, Monday to Friday, with some Saturday work as needed
• Operate modern, well‑maintained trucks featuring advanced safety technology, route mapping, and load tracking.
• Enjoy daily variety with agitator driving, batching support, loader work, stock take, and yard duties.
• 10‑day comprehensive training program for all new starters.

Position Duties

• Filling in for the batcher in charge when required.
• Operating the front‑end loader (for those with ticket or experience).
• Completing stock takes.
• Performing pre‑start checks.
• Loading and delivering concrete as an agitator driver.
• Yard duties which includes cleaning of trucks and general site maintenance.
• Supporting purchasing activities.
• Ensuring safety and quality procedures are followed at all times.

About You

• A valid Heavy Rigid (HR) Licence (essential for the driving component).
• A current Construction White Card (or willingness to obtain).
• Good computer skills; SAP or batching experience beneficial but not essential.
• External operator experience for maintenance or heavy TFRs (preferred but not essential).
• Strong organisational and time‑management skills.
• Ability to adapt to change quickly and follow processes and procedures.
• 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.