Job Description

Join us as a Loader Driver / Yard Supervisor and enjoy competitive pay, overtime opportunities, and a supportive team culture. You’ll operate a up-to-date, well‑maintained loader while also managing the yard, raw materials and deliveries.

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A Loader Driver / Yard Supervisor based out of our Cairns Concrete Plant.

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Hourly rate: ranging from $32.61 to $36.39 depending on experience.

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Overtime: time and a half after 8 hours, double time after 10 hours.

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45 to 55 average weekly hours, Monday to Saturday work as needed.

Position Duties: n

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Material Handling: Push up and manage aggregate / sand stockpiles and feed the plant's bins and conveyor systems
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Loading Operations: Safely load raw aggregates into concrete plant hoppers and load external tippers and trucks
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Yard Maintenance: Maintain clean and organized material storage areas and surrounding plant, manage dust control, and perform routine pre- and post-start equipment checks
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Safety & Compliance: Adhere to site traffic management plans, wear required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), and conduct daily safety inspections on the loader
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Completing stock takes
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About You nn




A Front-End Loader Ticket / VOC (Verification of Competency)
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A current Construction White Card (or willingness to obtain).
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Experience: Hands‑on experience operating heavy machinery in a quarry, sand/soil yard, concrete batching plant or similar workplace
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Basic machinery troubleshooting
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Robust organisational and time‑management skills.
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Ability to adapt to change quickly and follow processes and procedures.
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Safety‑first attitude and commitment to maintaining a clean, presentable yard and loader
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About Heidelberg Materials n

With more than 4,000 employees across 300 sites, Heidelberg Materials operates one of Australia’s most extensive concrete, aggregates, and logistics networks. Supported by global R&D; and national collaboration, we supply high‑quality concrete, asphalt, road base, sand, and sustainable recycled materials to major civil and infrastructure projects.

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We are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, proudly encouraging applications from Indigenous Australians, people with disability, culturally diverse applicants, and the LGBTQIA+ community.
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📌 Loader Driver/yard Supervisor Cairns Regional
🏢 Heidelberg Materials
📍 Cairns Regional