plant operator

HR Partners; Sydney; On-site; AUD 50,000 - 71,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site parking

Fitness Passport gym membership

Job summary

HR Partners is assisting a Seven Hills facility in recruiting for a forklift operator role. You will safely operate mobile plant (high-reach and forklift) and help load/unload trucks delivering general and recyclable waste streams. A permanent pathway offers full-time hours and job security in an essential industry.

On-site parking and access to a nationwide gym program enhance the role. Applicants must have a forklift licence (LF) and a valid Australian Driver Licence; additional tickets like

Qualifications

• Valid forklift licence (LF) with proven operating experience.
• Current Australian Driver Licence.
• Front End Loader (LL) or Excavator ticket is highly regarded.
• Experience in waste management, recycling, quarry, logistics or heavy industrial yards preferred.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate mobile plant with a core focus on high-reach and standard forklift operations across the yard.
• Load, unload and weigh incoming commercial trucks and public vehicles delivering general and recyclable waste streams.
• Screen, sort and process waste materials to separate recyclables and ensure proper environmental disposal methods.
• Stockpile, move and compact waste materials across processing bays to maintain safe, efficient transfer operations.
• Perform manual yard labour, general site housekeeping and daily pre-start equipment inspections to ensure zero safety incidents.

Skills

Forklift licence (LF)

Driver licence (Australia)

Front End Loader or Excavator ticket

Waste management experience

Job description

Join an industry-leading waste management and resource recovery facility based in Seven Hills. Offering an immediate start, great earning potential at $43.86/hr with overtime and a genuine pathway to permanent employment. Work within a supportive, safety-first team operating modern machinery in an essential industry.

Top Hourly Rate: Earn $43.86 per hour plus shift penalties, public holiday rates and plenty of overtime opportunities to boost your pay.

Permanent Pathway: Secure full-time hours right away with a clear temp-to-perm pathway into a stable, leading environmental services provider.

Health & Lifestyle Perks: Enjoy an active role with on-site parking and access to a nationwide Fitness Passport gym membership program.

Duties

• Safely operate mobile plant with a core focus on high-reach and standard forklift operations across the yard.
• Load, unload and weigh incoming commercial trucks and public vehicles delivering general and recyclable waste streams.
• Screen, sort and process waste materials to separate recyclables and ensure proper environmental disposal methods.
• Stockpile, move and compact waste materials across processing bays to maintain safe, efficient transfer operations.
• Perform manual yard labour, general site housekeeping and daily pre-start equipment inspections to ensure zero safety incidents.

Skills & Experience

• Valid Forklift Licence (LF) with proven & confident operating experience.
• Current Australian Driver Licence.
• Front End Loader (LL) or Excavator ticket is highly regarded.
• Experience in waste management, recycling, quarry, logistics or heavy industrial yards preferred.

Eligibility & Clearances

• Please Note: Applicants must hold full Work Rights and be able to pass a pre-employment assessment, including Drug & Alcohol screening and a National Police Check (can commence work pending final clearance).