Loader Operator & Yard Supervisor — Overtime + Competitive Pay

Heidelberg Materials; Cairns Regional; On-site; AUD 44,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Heidelberg Materials’ Cairns Concrete Plant is seeking a Loader Driver / Yard Supervisor to operate a modern loader and manage the yard, raw materials and deliveries. You’ll work at our Cairns site with a hands-on role in material handling and loading operations.

The position offers an hourly rate of 32.61–36.39 AUD depending on experience, with 45–55 hours weekly, overtime after 8 hours (time and a half) and after 10 hours (double time), and a supportive team culture.

Qualifications

• Front-End Loader Ticket / VOC required.
• Construction White Card required or willingness to obtain.
• Experience operating heavy machinery in quarry, yard, concrete plant or similar.
• Safety-first mindset and following procedures.

Responsibilities

• Material handling: manage stockpiles and feed plant bins/conveyors.
• Loading operations: load aggregates into hoppers and trucks.
• Yard maintenance: keep storage areas clean and organized; manage dust control; pre/post-checks.
• Safety & compliance: follow site plans, wear PPE, conduct daily safety inspections.
• Completing stock takes.

Skills

Loader operation

Time management

Safety conscious

Adaptability

Education

Front-End Loader Ticket / VOC

Construction White Card

Job description

Heidelberg Materials’ Cairns Concrete Plant is seeking a Loader Driver / Yard Supervisor to operate a modern loader and manage the yard, raw materials and deliveries. You’ll work at our Cairns site with a hands-on role in material handling and loading operations.

The position offers an hourly rate of 32.61–36.39 AUD depending on experience, with 45–55 hours weekly, overtime after 8 hours (time and a half) and after 10 hours (double time), and a supportive team culture.