Plant Operator

Select Aust Sydney; Caloundra; On-site; AUD 39,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Select Aust Sydney seeks a Front-End Loader Operator for Caloundra and the Sunshine Coast. Local work with a clear path to be trained into Concrete Batcher roles, with a Monday–Friday roster and opportunities for overtime.

Ideal candidates hold a Front-End Loader ticket and a HR licence is highly regarded. Local rights to work in Australia are required; full training will be provided to advance along the batching process.

Qualifications

• Experience operating loaders in civil/concrete environments.
• Ability to perform daily pre-start checks and routine maintenance.
• Willingness to train toward batching and plant management responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate front-end loaders to move aggregates and sand.
• Perform daily pre-starts and routine maintenance; keep yard clean and safe.
• Shadow senior operators to learn concrete production processes.

Skills

Loader operation

Safety focus

Maintenance

Training progression

Education

Front-End Loader Ticket (LL/RIIMPO304E)

HR licence desirable

Tools

Front-End Loader

Plant technology

Job description

Job Type: Permanent position | Full time position

Job Description

Loader Operator Location: Caloundra & Sunshine Coast Work Type: Full-Time / Ongoing

Industry: Civil Construction & Concrete Production Looking for local work on the Sunshine Coast with real career growth? We are seeking an experienced Front-End Loader Operator to join a close-knit, high-performing concrete team based around Caloundra and the broader Sunshine Coast region.

If you have your loader ticket and want more than just a seat-holding job, this role offers full, paid training to step up into a Concrete Batching position. What's in it for You?

Career Growth: Fully supported training to become a qualified Concrete Batcher. Local Work: Work locally in Caloundra and Sunshine Coast-no long commutes or FIFO.

Stable Hours: Steady Monday-to-Friday roster with regular overtime available. Great Pay: Competitive hourly rates + penalties + super. Great Team: Down-to-earth site culture with supportive management.

What You'll Do

Safely operate front-end loaders to move raw materials (aggregates, sand) into hoppers and bins. Perform daily machine pre-starts, routine maintenance, and keep the yard clean and safe. Learn the concrete production process from the ground up, shadowing senior operators.

Step up into batching operations, managing plant technology, mix designs, and driver dispatch as you train. What You

Need Licence: Current Front-End Loader Ticket (LL / RIIMPO304E or equivalent). Driver Licence: HR (Heavy Rigid) licence is highly regarded (or C-class minimum).

Experience: Proven experience operating loaders in quarry, concrete, civil, or heavy industrial yards. Attitude: Reliable, safety-focused, and eager to learn the batching side of the business. Rights: Full working rights in Australia.

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