Landfill Leading Hand (Day Shift)

HiQ Group; Melbourne; Presencial; AUD 75.000 - 95.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Team-focused environment

Strong safety-first culture

Descripción de la vacante

HiQ Group seeks an experienced Landfill Leading Hand to join our team at the Bulla site in Melbourne, Victoria. This is a hands-on role; you will lead a landfill crew and operate mobile plant during day shift from 6:00am to 3:30pm.

Working under the Site Supervisor, you will allocate tasks, ensure safe tipping and cover standards, and report hazards. Weekend work may be available; you must pass pre-employment checks including a drug and alcohol screen.

Formación

• Solid experience operating landfill plant.
• White Card and driver’s licence.
• Ability to lead a landfill crew and manage day-to-day tasks.
• Available for day shift with potential weekend work.
• Live within commuting distance of Bulla site.

Responsabilidades

• Allocate tasks and plant to operators as directed.
• Manage traffic and tipping at the active face.
• Check incoming loads and flag non-conforming waste.
• Maintain compaction, cover and litter control standards.
• Support EPA licence compliance and site procedures.
• Lead pre-start checks, Take 5s, toolbox talks.
• Report hazards, incidents and plant issues promptly.
• Complete basic daily shift records.

Conocimientos

Leading hand

Team supervision

Plant operation

Safety awareness

Communication

Educación

Statement of Attainment desirable

Descripción del empleo

We are seeking an experienced and capable Landfill Leading Hand to join our team at our Bulla site in Melbourne, Victoria. This is a hands‑on role. You will spend most of your shift operating mobile plant such as compactors, dozers, excavators and haul trucks, while also taking the lead on the day‑to‑day running of the landfill crew on day shift.

Working under the direction of the Site Supervisor, you will help organise the crew and plant at the start of each shift, keep the tipping face running safely and efficiently, and make sure waste is placed, compacted and covered to the required standard. You will be the first point of contact for operators on the landfill, setting the example on safety, housekeeping and work quality, and passing on clear information to the afternoon shift at handover.

Main Responsibilities:

Key responsibilities include allocating tasks and plant to operators as directed, managing traffic and tipping at the active face, checking incoming loads and flagging any non‑conforming waste, maintaining compaction, cover and litter control standards, and supporting compliance with our EPA licence conditions and site procedures. You will also lead by example on pre‑start checks and Take 5s, contribute to toolbox talks, report hazards, incidents and plant issues promptly, and complete basic daily shift records.

This is a full‑time role with an immediate start, working day shift from 6:00am to 3:30pm, Monday to Friday. Additional weekend work may be available as needed.

Applicants must live within a reasonable daily commuting distance of the Bulla site and be able to pass a pre‑employment medical, including a drug and alcohol screening.

What We Offer:

• Supportive, team-focused work environment
• Strong safety-first culture

The Successful Candidate Will:

• Solid experience operating landfill plant, ideally compactors, dozers and excavators.
• A Statement of Attainment is desirable.
• Previous experience in a leading hand, team leader or senior operator role is highly regarded.
• Working knowledge of landfill operations, including cell filling, compaction and daily cover, is highly regarded.
• Clear and confident communication skills when dealing with operators, supervisors and customers.
• A strong commitment to safety and willingness to speak up when something isn’t right.
• A strong work ethic, sound judgement and initiative to keep the job moving.
• A current White Card and driver’s licence.
• Confidence completing daily paperwork and basic reporting.
• Ability to carry out daily pre-start checks on machinery.