plant operators wanted - asap.

Machine Operator – Concrete Recycling & Quarry

• Location: Yatala, QLD

• Work Type: Casual (Full-Time Hours, 40–55 hours per week)

• Salary: $42.00 – $50.00 per hour + Overtime Penalties

• Position: Immediate Start / Temp-to-Perm Opportunity (3–6 months)

About the Role

Are you an experienced and ticketed Machine Operator looking for stable, high-hour weeks with great pay? We are a busy concrete recycling and quarry yard located in Yatala, looking for a skilled, reliable operator to join our team ASAP.

This position starts as a casual role offering consistent full-time hours (between 40 and 55 hours per week) with excellent overtime penalties. For the right candidate, this is a genuine temp-to-perm opportunity with a view to transition to a permanent role within 3 to 6 months.

Main Duties

• Machine Operation: Run loaders, excavators (material handlers), and moxies safely.

• Loading & Feeding: Load customer trucks and feed the concrete crushing plant.

• Material Handling: Stockpile, sort, and move recycled concrete and aggregates.

• Pre-Starts: Complete daily machinery safety checks and basic maintenance.

• Yard Safety: Maintain a clean yard and follow all site safety rules.

Required Qualifications & Licences

• Machine Tickets: Current, valid tickets for Front-End Loader (LL) and Excavator (LE).

• Truck Licence: HR (Heavy Rigid) licence or higher is highly preferred.

• Driver's Licence: Current Australian car licence and a reliable personal vehicle.

• White Card: General Construction Induction card.

• Experience: Proven history operating in a quarry, recycling yard, or heavy civil environment.

What’s on Offer?

• Top Rates: $42.00 to $50.00 per hour + lucrative overtime penalties.

• Big Hours: Consistent 38 to 55-hour work weeks.

• Career Progression: A clear pathway to permanent full-time employment within 3–6 months.

• Convenient Location: Great Yatala yard position, easily accessible from both Brisbane and the Gold Coast.

• Immediate Start: We want you on-site as soon as possible.

How to Apply

If you have the tickets, the experience, and the drive to secure a long-term role, click "APPLY NOW" to submit your resume, or contact Josh from Randstad - View email address on randstad.com today.

At Randstad, we are passionate about providing equal employment opportunities and embracing diversity to the benefit of all. We actively encourage applications from any background.