Quarry Operator Afternoon Shift

Heidelberg Materials; Byford; On-site; AUD 60,614 - 63,369; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Meal allowance

Paid breaks

First-aid allowance

Rostered days off

Salary sacrifice

Learning & development

Parental leave

Grandparent leave

Product discounts

Health insurance

Gym membership

Job summary

Heidelberg Materials is hiring for Perth Hardrock quarry operations, located 4km south of Byford in Western Australia. The role involves operating crushing and mobile plant, performing general labour and maintenance around the quarry.

You will work with loaders, excavators and dump trucks, applying a strong mechanical aptitude and team-focused approach to ensure safe, efficient processing of hard rock. The company offers benefits and opportunities for development.

Qualifications

• Experience in fixed or mobile crushing operations preferred.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and maintenance mindset.
• Ability to work in a team with a positive can-do attitude.
• Experience with routine plant inspections is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor crushing plant and associated machinery safely and efficiently.
• Conduct routine plant inspections and preventive maintenance works.
• Assist with plant set-up, calibration, and shutdown procedures.
• Operate mobile plant equipment to support hard-rock processing operations.

Skills

Fixed plant ops

Mobile plant ops

Mechanical aptitude

Teamwork

Safety mindset

Tools

Loader

Excavator

Dump truck

Job description

Overview

Heidelberg Materials is looking to hire multiple process and mobile plant operators for its Perth Hardrock quarry operation located 4km south of Byford. The role involves operating mobile plant and performing general labour or maintenance around the quarry.

Key Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor crushing plant and associated machinery safely and efficiently.
• Conduct routine plant inspections and preventive maintenance works.
• Assist with plant set‑up, calibration, and shutdown procedures.
• Operate mobile plant equipment (loader, articulated haul truck, skid steer) to support hard‑rock processing operations.

Skills & Experience

• Prior experience in fixed plant process operations, fixed or mobile crushing operations, or other screening/mineral processing operations.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and proactive maintenance attitude.
• Experience operating mobile plant and equipment (e.g., loaders, excavators, dump trucks) preferred.
• Ability to work in a team, positive can‑do attitude required.

About Heidelberg Materials

With more than 4,000 employees worldwide, Heidelberg Materials supplies high‑quality concrete, aggregates, road base, sand and asphalt products. The company values sustainability, innovation, and employee development.

Benefits

• Competitive hourly rate of $44.56 plus penalty rates for overtime, weekends and public holidays.
• Meal allowance, paid breaks, first‑aid allowance.
• Rostered days off for work‑life balance.
• Salary‑sacrifice program, learning and development opportunities, paid parental and grandparent leave.
• Discounts on concrete and quarry products, vehicle leasing, health insurance and gym memberships.

Heidelberg Materials is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes people from all walks of life, including Indigenous Australians, people with disabilities, diverse cultural backgrounds and the LGBTQI+ community.