Quarry Operator Afternoon Shift

Heidelberg Materials Group; Byford; On-site; AUD 55,104 - 75,768; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Meal allowance

Paid breaks

Rostered days off

Health insurance

Job summary

Heidelberg Materials is recruiting process and mobile plant operators for its Perth Hardrock quarry near Byford, WA. You will operate crushing and mobile equipment and perform general labour and maintenance around the quarry.

Ideal candidates bring experience in fixed or mobile crushing, strong mechanical aptitude, and a collaborative, safety‑minded approach. The role offers an hourly wage with penalties for overtime, weekends, and holidays.

Qualifications

• Experience in fixed or mobile crushing operations or other screening/mineral processing operations.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and a proactive maintenance attitude.
• Ability to work effectively in a team and maintain safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor crushing plant and related machinery safely and efficiently.
• Conduct routine plant inspections and preventive maintenance tasks.
• Assist with plant setup, calibration, and shutdown procedures.
• Operate mobile plant equipment (loader, hauled trucks, skid steer) to support hard‑rock processing.

Skills

Mobile plant operation

Fixed/mobile crushing

Mechanical aptitude

Teamwork

Tools

Loader

Excavator

Dump truck

Crushing equipment

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.