Workfast is looking for Plant Operators to join an established asphalt production facility in Townsville, QLD.

- Competitive Pay: $42.32/hr shift penalties
- Immediate start available
- Project roster with day, night, and weekend shifts
- High Risk Work Licence (Forklift) & Front End Loader ticket preferred

We are seeking experienced, safety-focused Plant Operators for an immediate start at an established asphalt manufacturing facility in Townsville. This ongoing role supports plant production, material allocation, and dispatch operations. We are looking for ticketed operators with a High Risk Work Licence Forklift and Front End Loader competency who are ready to hit the ground running in a busy production environment. What you get

- Tiered rates: Day $42.32/hr | Afternoon $48.67/hr | Night $59.25/hr overtime
- Immediate start with consistent weekly hours and weekly pay
- Adaptable project-based rosters across day, night, and weekend shifts
- Long-term opportunity within a leading infrastructure supplier

What you need

- Immediate availability to start
- High Risk Work Licence (Forklift - LF) and Front End Loader (LL) ticket
- Demonstrated mobile plant experience in asphalt, quarry, civil, or industrial settings




- Current Driver’s Licence and reliable transport
- Full flexibility for rotating shifts (days, nights, and weekends)
- Strong mechanical aptitude, pre-start experience, and safety commitment

What you will be doing

- Operating Front End Loaders, Forklifts, and Bobcats safely
- Assisting with asphalt batching, allocation, and dispatch
- Performing daily pre-starts, routine equipment maintenance, and fault reporting
- Monitoring machinery and batching to maintain asphalt quality standards
- Collaborating with site crew and supervisors to achieve daily targets safely

About us Workfast is a labour-hire company working with some of Australia's largest companies. We operate in all states of Australia and our employees work in all industries. When you join our team we make sure that you're looked after, paid well and that we follow all Australian Fair Work standards.

Workfast embraces diversity and encourages applications from people with disabilities. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at any time of application.

If you are interested in the Plant Operator position in Townsville, please click the link to apply.

📌 Production Plant Operator (Townsville)
🏢 Workfast
📍 Townsville