Leading Hand Boilermaker

Heidelberg Materials Group; Logan City; On-site; AUD 56,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Uniform & PPE

Career development

Salary sacrifice

Learning & development

Parental & grandparent leave

Discounted concrete & quarry products

Novated leasing

Health insurance discounts

Car hire discounts

JB HiFi discount

Job summary

Heidelberg Materials Australia is seeking a skilled Leading Hand - Maintenance in Wolffdene, QLD. This hands-on leadership role suits a qualified Fitter or Boilermaker with experience in fixed plant maintenance and a safety-focused approach.

You will lead 2–3 direct reports, coordinate contractors, perform maintenance, and ensure compliance with WHS standards while using tablets for reporting. We offer uniforms, PPE, career development and discounts on concrete products, with excellent

Qualifications

• Trade qualification as Fitter or Boilermaker.
• Proven experience in fixed plant maintenance.
• Strong understanding of WHS compliance and risk management.
• Confined space, dogging, rigging and EWP certifications.
• Computer literacy and ability to use tablets for work documentation.

Responsibilities

• Lead a small team and coordinate contractors (2-3 direct reports).
• Perform maintenance tasks on fixed plant equipment.
• Ensure compliance with Health & Safety standards and conduct risk assessments.
• Operate within confined spaces and perform dogging, rigging, and EWP tasks.
• Use tablets and digital tools for reporting and documentation.

Skills

Fitter/Boilermaker

Team leadership

Safety conscious

Digital reporting

Tools

Tablets for reporting

Job description

As previously used Leading Hand Boilermaker Location: Wolffdene, QLD Heidelberg Materials Australia is seeking a skilled and motivated Leading Hand - Maintenance to join our team at Wolffdene. This is a hands-on leadership role ideal for a qualified Fitter or Boilermaker with strong experience in fixed plant maintenance and a passion for safety and compliance.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead a small team and coordinate contractors (2-3 direct reports)
• Perform maintenance tasks on fixed plant equipment
• Ensure compliance with Health & Safety standards and conduct risk assessments
• Operate within confined spaces and perform dogging, rigging, and EWP tasks
• Use tablets and digital tools for reporting and documentation

Requirements

• Trade qualification as Fitter or Boilermaker
• Proven experience in fixed plant maintenance
• Strong understanding of WHS compliance and risk management
• Confined space, dogging, rigging, and EWP certifications
• Computer literacy and ability to use tablets for work documentation
• Reliable transport (note: no company vehicle provided)

Work Schedule & Pay

Day Shift: Starts at 5:00 AM (or earlier) until 4:00-5:00 PM

Monday-Thursday: 9.5-hour days

Friday & Saturday: All hours are paid as overtime (Saturday is typically a half-day)

Pay Rate: $40.82 - $42.96/hour

What we offer:

• Uniform and PPE
• Be part of highly recognized global brand name and growing organisation
• Ongoing career and development opportunities
• 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.
• 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.
• Health and Well-being: Prioritise your health with discounted health insurance, access to retail outlets, and affordable gym memberships.
• 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.

We encourage applications from Indigenous Australians, people with disability, those from diverse cultural backgrounds, LGBTQI+ community, as long as you have full Australian work rights and can turn up every day "fit for work", that's enough for us.

About us:

Heidelberg Materials Australia is a leader in building and construction materials with an extensive production and logistics network across Australia. We use world-class technologies and service platforms to supply a comprehensive range of high-quality concrete, aggregates and sand. We also produce road base, asphalt and sustainable and recycled construction materials for civil construction and infrastructure projects. Heidelberg Materials Australia is part of the Heidelberg Materials Group, which employs over 51,000 people at almost 3,000 sites in over 50 countries. Heidelberg Materials is one of the world's largest integrated manufacturers of building materials and solutions with leading positions in cement, aggregates, and ready-mixed concrete. Heidelberg Materials Australia is an equal opportunity employer, and we employ people from all walks of life. We'll all individuals and we encourage applications from Indigenous Australians, people with disability, those from diverse cultural backgrounds, LGBTQI+ community, as long as you have full Australian work rights and can turn up every day "fit for work", that's enough for us.

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.