Leading hand quarry operator Lead, Operate and Improve Byford Quarry is on the lookout for a high-performing Quarry Operator to join our dedicated team.
Starting as the Production Leading Hand, this role is perfect for someone with the skills, drive, and leadership mindset ready to take the next step in their career.
We're committed to supporting your growth with the tools and guidance needed for a stable, long-term career based in Perth.
Primarily operating various pieces of mobile extraction plant such as excavators, loaders, dump trucks.
This position will also provide opportunities to step into more Supervisory responsibilities, with a long-term focus on career development and site succession planning.
What you'll be doing:
Operate a variety of mobile plant including excavator, loader, grader, dump trucks
Assist in training and mentoring quarry team members
Leaving your mark on the site by assisting in quarry development and mine decision making
Assisting with drill preparations
Monitor equipment conditions and assist in coordinating maintenance activities
Ensure a safe working environment by working directly with site Supervision to ensure best practice extractive technics are used
Assist with training and mentoring less experienced operators
Focus on leading by example and developing the foundations of a Supervisory or Managerial career
About you:
Significant experience in quarrying, mining, or similar operation
Competency in operating heavy machinery used in extraction operations - Excavator, Dozer, Grader, Loader
Strong commitment to best practice mining techniques
A proactive and team-oriented mindset with a focus on continuous improvement
Eager to learn and take on new challenges in a supportive environment
About Heidelberg Materials
With more than 4,000 employees across 300 sites,



we have an extensive production and logistics network across Australia.
We think global and act local - we benefit from global research and development enhanced by national collaboration to offer a comprehensive range of high-quality concrete, aggregates, road base, sand and asphalt products.
We also produce a wide range of sustainable and recycled construction materials for civil construction and infrastructure projects.
We are driven by excellence and high performance and together we will shape Australia's construction materials industry building a legacy for generations to come.
Our Benefits
Salary Sacrifice: Take control of your finances by saving on, technology, and work-related items through our salary sacrifice program.
Learning and Development: Fuel your career ambitions with our extensive learning and development opportunities, enabling you to unlock your full potential.
Paid Parental and Grandparent Leave: We support your family life with generous paid leave options, helping you cherish those precious moments with loved ones.
Discounted Concrete & Quarry Products: Save on your home improvement projects with exclusive discounts on concrete and quarry products.
Novated Leasing: Drive your dream car for less through our partnership with TFM, offering fantastic discounts on vehicles.
Health and Well-being: Prioritise your health with discounted health insurance, access to retail outlets, and affordable gym memberships.
Car Hire Discounts:



Enjoy savings on car rentals through our exclusive car hire discounts.
Electronics: Enjoy a 10% discount on a variety of products from JB HiFi.
Heidelberg Materials is an equal chance employer, and we welcome people from all walks of life.
We encourage applications from Indigenous Australians, people with disability, those from diverse cultural backgrounds, and the LGBTQI+ community.
Shaping the future, building successes Heidelberg Materials - your springboard into the future of the construction materials industry.
As a globally leading company in the construction sector, we manufacture one of the most widely used products, paving the way not only toward more sustainable production but also toward your personal success story.
Our bold and innovative approach focuses on massive CO2 reduction, efficient recycling technologies, and digital solutions - setting new standards for the industry.
In our globally connected and locally rooted community, your ideas have the power to shape a better tomorrow for people.
With us, you're not just shaping the industry's future; you're shaping your own.
Let's get to work!
Heidelberg Materials is one of the world's largest integrated manufacturers of building materials and solutions with leading market positions in cement, aggregates, and ready-mixed concrete.
We are represented in more than 50 countries with around 51,000 employees at almost 3,000 locations.
At the centre of our actions lies the responsibility for the environment.
As the front runner on the path to carbon neutrality and circular economy in the building materials industry, we are working on sustainable building materials and solutions for the future.
We enable new opportunities for our customers through digitalisation.
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📌 Leading Hand Quarry Operator (Western Australia)
🏢 026 Heidelberg Materials Australia
📍 Western Australia