Leading Hand Boilermaker

Heidelberg Materials; Wolffdene; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary Sacrifice

Learning and Development

Paid Parental and Grandparent Leave

Discounted Concrete & Quarry Products

Novated Leasing

Health and Well-being

Car Hire Discounts

Electronics

Job summary

Heidelberg Materials Australia is seeking a Leading Hand - Maintenance in Wolffdene, QLD. The role is hands-on, requiring a qualified Fitter or Boilermaker with strong fixed plant maintenance and safety focus. You will lead a small team, manage contractors, and ensure risk assessments are conducted.

Daily duties include safety-driven maintenance, confined-space work, dogging, rigging and EWP tasks, plus reporting using tablets. Company offers career development and site benefits.

Qualifications

• Trade qualification as Fitter or Boilermaker.
• Experience in fixed plant maintenance.
• Knowledge of WHS compliance and risk management.

Responsibilities

• Lead a small team and coordinate contractors (2-3 direct reports).
• Perform maintenance tasks on fixed plant equipment.
• Ensure compliance with health and 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

Fixed plant maintenance

WH&S compliance

Team leadership

Computer literacy

Education

Trade qualification: Fitter or Boilermaker

Confined space certification

Dogging certification

Rigging certification

EWP certification

Tools

Tablets for reporting

Job description

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 an 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

Our Benefits

At Heidelberg Materials Australia, we understand that your well-being and professional growth are essential. That's why we offer a comprehensive range of employee benefits to enhance your work-life balance, personal development, and financial savings.

• 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.

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're 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.

We'll Make It Happen