Leading Hand (recycling and mobile crushing)
Leading Hand - Recycling and Mobile Crushing
Permanent, full-time role
Above-award hourly rate (Cement, Lime & Quarrying Award) + overtime after 7.6 hrs/day + weekend penalties, where applicable
Consistent work across fixed and mobile operations
Primarily based at Eaglehawk site (Bendigo, VIC), however, must have the capacity to work away from home when a mobile crushing job arises
Company Overview
ASQ Allstone Quarries is a locally owned business servicing Central Victoria since ****, supplying quality crushed rock, aggregates and recycled materials across Bendigo and surrounding regions. Our operations include fixed and mobile crushing, screening, and recycling, including a glass washing plant.
We are known for our reliable supply, strong safety culture and high production standards.
About the Role
We are seeking a
hands-on Leading Hand
with strong quarrying, crushing or recycling industry experience to support the day-to-day operation of our
recycling, mobile crushing and glass washing plant operations.
This is a working leadership role- you will be on the tools while leading the crew, driving safety, and meeting production targets.
While this role is suited to an experienced Leading Hand, we also welcome candidates with
Plant Manager level experience
who are open to a hands-on position.
Key Responsibilities
Your main responsibilities will include:
Lead and maintain a strong safety-first culture, ensuring full compliance with WHSE systems, conducting pre-starts, toolbox talks and site inspections, and meeting environmental requirements.
Supervise daily operations across crushing and screening, mobile crushing,



and glass washing/recycling activities, allocating work and supporting Plant Manager responsibilities as required.
Drive production to meet targets and specifications, coordinate maintenance to minimise downtime, and monitor plant performance.
Ensure product quality meets specifications and complete accurate daily production reporting.
Lead, mentor and develop the team, manage workforce matters, support recruitment activities, and maintain a clean, safe and organised workplace.
About You:
Experience in quarrying, crushing, screening or recycling operations
Strong, practical leadership, leads from front
Experience operating mobile plant is desirable (competency required in loader, excavator, dozer, skid steer and dump truck)
Exposure to plant supervision or management highly regarded
Reliable, organised and able to work under pressure
Requirements
Willingness to work away on mobile crushing projects as required
Availability for weekends and public holidays if needed
First Aid (or willingness to obtain)
This position may involve working with Crystalline Silica,please readCrystalline Silica Information for Job Applicants.For more information on the role, download and read the Position Description.
Why work for ASQ?
Stable, locally owned business with over 140 employees
Diverse work across quarrying, recycling and mobile operations
Prospect for career progression
Supportive, safety-focused team environment
Staff discount on products at our retail stores
All positions are subject to the completion of medicals, including ILO Chest X-Ray and drug and alcohol screening. Only successful candidates will be contacted. For more information, please email ******.
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📌 Leading Hand (Recycling And Mobile Crushing) (Bendigo)
🏢 ASQ
📍 Bendigo