Plant Operator

Workpac Group; Mackay Regional; On-site; AUD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime weekend work

Residential role in Gladstone

Competitive rates of pay

WorkPac benefits

Job summary

WorkPac is seeking an experienced Excavator Operator for a Gladstone residential role supporting a major industrial plant. Immediate start and a focus on safety and accuracy.

You will operate excavators, perform pre-start inspections, and coordinate with stakeholders to hit daily production targets, with a strong emphasis on safety, quality, and design-based final trim work. Competitive rates and overtime may be available.

Qualifications

• Valid licenses and site qualifications as listed.
• Current drivers license and White Construction Card required.
• RII Excavator qualification with GPS experience preferred.
• Extensive excavator operation in civil, mining or bulk earthworks.
• Experience delivering final trim to design specifications.

Responsibilities

• Operate excavators for final trim across civil and bulk earthworks projects.
• Complete pre-start inspections and maintain equipment.
• Coordinate with stakeholders to meet daily production targets.
• Maintain safety, production and quality standards.

Skills

Current Drivers License

White Construction Card

Extensive excavator experience

Final trim experience

Tools

RII's (Excavator)

GPS systems

Medipass (Gladstone)

Job description

About Our Client:

Our client is a major industrial processing plant - Produces roughly 3 million tonnes of alumina per year, serving aluminium smelters and international customers.

What you will be doing:

• Operating excavators for final trim across civil and bulk earthworks projects to accurate design specifics.
• Completing pre-start inspections and maintaining equipment.
• Working closely with all stake holders to achieve daily production targets.
• Maintaining a strong focus on safety, production and quality.

What you will need:

• Current Drivers License
• White Construction Card
• Have current 3 site Gladstone medipass or willing to obtain
• Relevant RII's (Excavator) with strong experience using GPS systems
• Extensive experience operating excavators in civil, mining or major earthworks environments
• Demonstrated final trim experience working accurately to design

Whats in it for you:

• Monday to Friday Roster - Overtime for weekend work available
• Gladstone Residential role only
• Competitive Rates of Pay
• My Benefits - Working with WorkPac means you can access major discounts across leading retailers, explore the Wellbeing Hub as well as acquiring special offers through our partnership with Flare

Whats in it for you:

• Monday to Friday Roster - Overtime for weekend work available
• Immediate start available.
• Gladstone Residential role only
• Competitive Rates of Pay
• My Benefits - Working with WorkPac means you can access major discounts across leading retailers, explore the Wellbeing Hub as well as acquiring special offers through our partnership with Flare

Job Reference Number: 7283J2026954

About WorkPac

WorkPac is one of the largest workforce solutions businesses in Australia, backed by over 25 years of proven success. We offer tailored, end-to-end solutions in recruitment, skills and career development across diverse sectors, including Mining, Construction, Industrial, Engineering, Healthcare, Social Care and more.

Equal Employment Opportunity

At WorkPac, we foster a work environment where everyone feels welcome and valued. As an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, we welcome applicants from all backgrounds and embrace diversity in race, gender, age, religion, culture, and ability.

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