Plant Operator - Quarries (Afternoon)

Boral; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 39,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentoring

Permanent role

Fixed schedule

Saturday overtime

Shift allowance 15%

Diversity & Inclusion

Job summary

Boral in Petrie, Brisbane Quarry, seeks motivated Plant Operators for a permanent, full-time role on the afternoon shift, starting 9.30am, with a 6.30pm finish and optional Saturday work.

You will operate mobile and fixed quarry plant, assist with basic maintenance, and contribute to safety and continuous improvement.

No early mornings, predictable roster, and career stability with mentoring and opportunities to grow within our Quarries team.

Qualifications

• Experience operating mobile plant is preferred.
• HR licence is advantageous but not required.
• Quarry experience is valued but not essential.
• Self-motivated with strong safety and quality focus.
• Able to work well in a team with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Operate dump haul trucks and front-end loaders safely as required.
• Operate the crushing plant and assist with basic maintenance.
• Maintain plant housekeeping and support continuous improvement.
• Participate in safety initiatives including pre-starts and incident reporting.

Skills

Experience in mobile plant operation

HR truck licence

Quarry experience

Self-motivated

Team collaboration

Job description

Your next opportunity

Boral is seeking motivated Plant Operators to join our team at the Petrie Quarry in a permanent, full-time role. If you're looking for stable employment and a work schedule that gives you more time in the morning, this could be the opportunity you've been waiting for.

Become an integral part of our dynamic and dedicated Quarries team.

Working the afternoon shift (9.30am start), you will undertake responsibility for ensuring the secure and proficient operation of our quarry's mobile and fixed plant equipment located at our Petrie, Brisbane Quarry.

Shift Hours

Monday to Friday - 9.30am - 6:30pm, with Saturday work available

Whether it's school drop-offs, appointments, gym sessions or simply avoiding the early morning rush, this roster offers a lifestyle that's hard to find in quarrying.

Your day will involve:

• Safe operation of Dump Haul truck, Front-end loader and other quarry mobile plant as required
• Safe operation of the crushing plant
• Basic maintenance and plant housekeeping
• Active participation in problem solving and continuous improvement activities
• Participation in safety initiatives including pre-starts, toolboxes and incident reporting

What are we looking for?

• Experience in mobile plant operation (Front End loader desirable but not essential)
• HR truck licence is advantageous but not essential
• Quarry experience highly regarded, but not essential
• Self-motivated with a strong commitment to safety and quality
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively within a team with minimal supervision

What’s on offer?

• Ongoing mentoring and guidance from industry leaders and subject matter experts
• Employment stability – permanent role
• Predictable Monday to Friday roster – no rotating shifts
• Additional Saturday overtime opportunities available
• Competitive hourly rate + 15% Afternoon shift allowance
• Work for an Equal Opportunity Employer – At Boral, we understand that diversity brings many benefits, and we are increasingly encouraging greater diversity within our workplaces.