Quarry Operator | Sancrox

Quarry Operator - Sancrox Quarry

Heidelberg Materials Australia is seeking an experienced and safety-focused Quarry Operator to join our team at Sancrox Quarry, located approximately 15 minutes from Port Macquarie, New South Wales.

This is a full-time position reporting to the Quarry Manager, working Monday to Friday with occasional Saturday shifts as required. Standard start time is 6:30am, with shifts ranging from 8 to 12 hours, offering strong earning potential.

Key Responsibilities

In this role, you will be responsible for:

• Conducting day-to-day operation and basic maintenance of plant, vehicles, and equipment

• Operating mobile equipment, including excavators, front-end loaders, and dump trucks (experience preferred)

• Operating crushing and screening plants

• Assisting with weighbridge operations

• Performing general maintenance and contributing as a versatile quarry all-rounder
  

About You

To be successful in this role, you will demonstrate:

• A strong commitment to workplace safety and a solid work ethic

• A current Australian Provisional or Open Driver's Licence

• Mechanical aptitude and an interest in working with heavy machinery

• Previous quarrying or mining experience (highly regarded)

• Relevant machinery tickets (excavator, front-end loader, dump truck) - desirable

• Weighbridge experience - advantageous

• Confidence in using computers and ability to learn new systems

• The ability to pass a pre-employment medical, including drug and alcohol screening
  

What We Offer

• Competitive hourly rate of $34.75 - $37.34 (dependent on experience and qualifications), plus penalty rates and superannuation

• Opportunity to work with a globally recognised and growing organisation

• Company-provided uniform and personal protective equipment (PPE)

• Ongoing training, career progression, and development opportunities
  

Employee Benefits

At Heidelberg Materials Australia, we prioritise the well-being and professional development of our employees. Our benefits include:

• Salary sacrifice options for vehicles, technology, and work-related items

• Comprehensive learning and development programs

• Paid parental and grandparent leave

• Discounts on concrete and quarry products

• Novated leasing options through TFM

• Discounted health insurance, retail offers, and gym memberships

• Car hire discounts

• Exclusive discounts on electronics, including JB Hi-Fi
  

Heidelberg Materials Australia is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and inclusion and encourage applications from Indigenous Australians, people with disability, individuals from diverse cultural backgrounds, and members of the LGBTQI+ community.