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 setting.

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
Flexible project-based rosters across day, night, and weekend shifts
Long-term prospect 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)
Robust 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