Hr Driver / Relief Batcher

Heidelberg Materials; Emerald; On-site; AUD 43,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

10‑day training program

Overtime pay

Well‑maintained fleet

Job summary

Heidelberg Materials in Emerald, Queensland, is seeking an Agitator Driver & Relief Batcher. You will operate modern agitator trucks, provide batching support, and perform yard duties to deliver high-quality concrete.

Compensation includes an hourly rate of $36.40, overtime after 8 hours, and double time after 10 hours, with 45–55 hours weekly and some Saturday work. A 10-day training program is provided for all new starters.

Qualifications

• Must hold a valid Heavy Rigid (HR) Licence and a Construction White Card.
• SAP or batching experience is beneficial but not essential.
• External operator experience for maintenance or heavy tasks is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Operate agitator trucks and deliver concrete.
• Provide relief batching support when required.
• Perform pre-start checks and yard duties.
• Assist with loading/delivering concrete and stock takes.
• Maintain truck cleanliness and safety procedures.

Skills

HR Licence

White Card

SAP

Batching experience

Safety‑first

Tools

Batching software

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.