- We are seeking a skilled Forklift licensed and preferable Loader ticketed concrete labourer to join our team! As a Forklift and Loader licensed concrete labourer, you will play a crucial role in our operations by efficiently and safely handling materials and equipment within our concrete batching plant.Responsibilities:Operate forklifts to transport raw materials, finished products, and equipment throughout the plant.Load and unload materials from trucks,We are seeking a skilled Forklift licensed and preferable Loader ticketed concrete labourer to join our team! As a Forklift and Loader licensed concrete labourer, you will play a crucial role in our operations by efficiently and safely handling materials and equipment within our concrete batching plant.Responsibilities:Operate forklifts to transport raw materials, finished products, and equipment throughout the plant.Load and unload materials from trucks,
- Randstad is seeking a highly skilled Plant Operator to join our Client in a dynamic team in our Wingfield Location.The Role:As a Plant Operator, you will be responsible for the safe and efficient operation of various heavy machinery, with a primary focus on Front-End Loaders and Excavators.Key Responsibilities:Operate Front-End Loaders for moving, loading, and stockpiling materials (e.g., aggregate, soil, waste).Operate Excavators for material handling asRandstad is seeking a highly skilled Plant Operator to join our Client in a dynamic team in our Wingfield Location.The Role:As a Plant Operator, you will be responsible for the safe and efficient operation of various heavy machinery, with a primary focus on Front-End Loaders and Excavators.Key Responsibilities:Operate Front-End Loaders for moving, loading, and stockpiling materials (e.g., aggregate, soil, waste).Operate Excavators for material handling as
- We are seeking experienced Quarry Machine Operators to join a well-established operation in Teven, Northern NSW. This is a fantastic short-term opportunity with strong hourly rates and the chance to put your skills to work on a busy site.What’s on offer:$38 – $41 per hour + overtimeLocation: Teven, NSWImmediate start available1–2 month assignment with steady hoursOpportunity to operate a range of machines in a quarry environmentAbout the role:You will be rWe are seeking experienced Quarry Machine Operators to join a well-established operation in Teven, Northern NSW. This is a fantastic short-term opportunity with strong hourly rates and the chance to put your skills to work on a busy site.What’s on offer:$38 – $41 per hour + overtimeLocation: Teven, NSWImmediate start available1–2 month assignment with steady hoursOpportunity to operate a range of machines in a quarry environmentAbout the role:You will be r
- Plant Operator WantedLocation: Stayplton Payrate: $41-44hr + OT and penalties (60 hour work week)Long term: Temp to Perm Oppertunity Are you a skilled Plant Operator with a great attitude and a strong work ethic? We're looking for a dedicated individual to join our team at an active landfill site. This is a hands-on role with plenty of hours for an operator who wants to earn!The Opportunity: We are seeking a Plant Operator to join our team, with a focus onPlant Operator WantedLocation: Stayplton Payrate: $41-44hr + OT and penalties (60 hour work week)Long term: Temp to Perm Oppertunity Are you a skilled Plant Operator with a great attitude and a strong work ethic? We're looking for a dedicated individual to join our team at an active landfill site. This is a hands-on role with plenty of hours for an operator who wants to earn!The Opportunity: We are seeking a Plant Operator to join our team, with a focus on
- Randstad is looking for a skid steer operator who is also open to manual labouring duties at a waste management site in Dandenong South. Based at their Depackaging facility where they receive deliveries from bin trucks daily, with material comprising packaged food, e.g., expired fruit and veg (in plastic packaging) from supermarket shelves. Hours will be 7:00 am until 3:00 pm Monday to Friday (excluding public holidays). Occasional overtime required.The roRandstad is looking for a skid steer operator who is also open to manual labouring duties at a waste management site in Dandenong South. Based at their Depackaging facility where they receive deliveries from bin trucks daily, with material comprising packaged food, e.g., expired fruit and veg (in plastic packaging) from supermarket shelves. Hours will be 7:00 am until 3:00 pm Monday to Friday (excluding public holidays). Occasional overtime required.The ro
- Randstad are seeking an experienced Mobile Plant Operator (All Rounder - dump truck, Sales Loader, water cart) for one of our clients based in Gosnells. This role is a casual ongoing position commencing immediately.About the role:Monday-Friday (dayshift) 05:30am starts Overtime and occasional Sunday work available if interestedBetween $40-$50 per hour depending on experienceOperating machinery in a Quarry Working at the stockpileFlexibility required and soRandstad are seeking an experienced Mobile Plant Operator (All Rounder - dump truck, Sales Loader, water cart) for one of our clients based in Gosnells. This role is a casual ongoing position commencing immediately.About the role:Monday-Friday (dayshift) 05:30am starts Overtime and occasional Sunday work available if interestedBetween $40-$50 per hour depending on experienceOperating machinery in a Quarry Working at the stockpileFlexibility required and so
- Front End Loader Operators - Awaba | $43.39 p/h Randstad is seeking experienced Plant Operators to join a leading team at a green waste facility in Awaba. This is a fantastic opportunity to secure consistent full-time hours, great pay, and the chance to work with brand-new equipment. If you're a skilled operator with outstanding safety behaviours, we want to hear from you. Key Responsibilities Conducting pre-start checks and safety inspections on mobile pFront End Loader Operators - Awaba | $43.39 p/h Randstad is seeking experienced Plant Operators to join a leading team at a green waste facility in Awaba. This is a fantastic opportunity to secure consistent full-time hours, great pay, and the chance to work with brand-new equipment. If you're a skilled operator with outstanding safety behaviours, we want to hear from you. Key Responsibilities Conducting pre-start checks and safety inspections on mobile p
- Multi-Skilled Operator - Waste Recovery Centre Are you a skilled Multi-Skilled Operator with a great attitude and a passion for working in a busy environment? We're looking for a dedicated and reliable individual to join our team at a waste recovery facility.You'll be a key part of our operations, so it's essential that you have:A fantastic, can-do attitudeReliable transport and a valid driver's licenseCurrent dozer, loader, and excavator ticketsIf you'reMulti-Skilled Operator - Waste Recovery Centre Are you a skilled Multi-Skilled Operator with a great attitude and a passion for working in a busy environment? We're looking for a dedicated and reliable individual to join our team at a waste recovery facility.You'll be a key part of our operations, so it's essential that you have:A fantastic, can-do attitudeReliable transport and a valid driver's licenseCurrent dozer, loader, and excavator ticketsIf you're
- We are seeking a skilled Forklift licensed and preferable Loader ticketed concrete labourer to join our team! As a Forklift and Loader licensed concrete labourer, you will play a crucial role in our operations by efficiently and safely handling materials and equipment within our concrete batching plant.Responsibilities:Operate forklifts to transport raw materials, finished products, and equipment throughout the plant.Load and unload materials from trucks,We are seeking a skilled Forklift licensed and preferable Loader ticketed concrete labourer to join our team! As a Forklift and Loader licensed concrete labourer, you will play a crucial role in our operations by efficiently and safely handling materials and equipment within our concrete batching plant.Responsibilities:Operate forklifts to transport raw materials, finished products, and equipment throughout the plant.Load and unload materials from trucks,
- To be successful, you will have: White cardSilica TicketAsbestos TicketsBe flexible to work Monday through SaturdayOur ideal candidate will have:Highly motivated with a positive attitude.Willingness to work flexible hours.Experience operating Moxy trucks.Proficiency in handling excavators.Background as a plant operator.Duties include, but not limited to: Safely operate and maintain production machineryPerform basic maintenance and cleaning of fixed plant eTo be successful, you will have: White cardSilica TicketAsbestos TicketsBe flexible to work Monday through SaturdayOur ideal candidate will have:Highly motivated with a positive attitude.Willingness to work flexible hours.Experience operating Moxy trucks.Proficiency in handling excavators.Background as a plant operator.Duties include, but not limited to: Safely operate and maintain production machineryPerform basic maintenance and cleaning of fixed plant e
- Randstad is looking for an experienced Multiskilled Operator to join a quarry in Melbournes South East. This is an ongoing casual position offering a competitive base rate of $43-$46 per hour (dependent on experience). Monday-Friday 5:30am- 3:30pm (Potential for overtime and Saturday work)The roleAllrounder operator- front end loader, excavator, haultruck operator in a quarry (open to just front loading experience) Operating front-end loaders to weigh andRandstad is looking for an experienced Multiskilled Operator to join a quarry in Melbournes South East. This is an ongoing casual position offering a competitive base rate of $43-$46 per hour (dependent on experience). Monday-Friday 5:30am- 3:30pm (Potential for overtime and Saturday work)The roleAllrounder operator- front end loader, excavator, haultruck operator in a quarry (open to just front loading experience) Operating front-end loaders to weigh and
- Multiple positions for mobile and fixed plant operators for Adelaide metro and regional based quarries. We offer a competitive base rate, penalties apply and overtime is available and some Saturdays when required. Great role for someone that wants to work closer to home. Our clients are typically family friendly businesses and can offer good working conditions.Key Duties:Operation of haul trucks, front end loaders, excavators, scrapers and other quarry mobMultiple positions for mobile and fixed plant operators for Adelaide metro and regional based quarries. We offer a competitive base rate, penalties apply and overtime is available and some Saturdays when required. Great role for someone that wants to work closer to home. Our clients are typically family friendly businesses and can offer good working conditions.Key Duties:Operation of haul trucks, front end loaders, excavators, scrapers and other quarry mob
- Multiple positions for mobile and fixed plant operators for Adelaide metro and regional based quarries. We offer a competitive base rate, penalties apply and overtime is available and some Saturdays when required. Great role for someone that wants to work closer to home. Our clients are typically family friendly businesses and can offer good working conditions.Key Duties:Operation of haul trucks, front end loaders, excavators, scrapers and other quarry mobMultiple positions for mobile and fixed plant operators for Adelaide metro and regional based quarries. We offer a competitive base rate, penalties apply and overtime is available and some Saturdays when required. Great role for someone that wants to work closer to home. Our clients are typically family friendly businesses and can offer good working conditions.Key Duties:Operation of haul trucks, front end loaders, excavators, scrapers and other quarry mob
- Randstad is looking for an all rounder operator and labourer to work in a quarry for nightshift in Baccus Marsh.Hours will be 7:15pm until 6:15am PLEASE NOTE THIS IS NOT A MOBILE PLANT OPERATOR ROLE IT INCLUDES MANUAL LABOUR ALSOThe role:All rounder role with weekly rotation of below duties:Operation of front end loader, watercart, pad loader, articulated truckPlate press operation- fixed plant control operation (computer literate)Maintenance and housekeepRandstad is looking for an all rounder operator and labourer to work in a quarry for nightshift in Baccus Marsh.Hours will be 7:15pm until 6:15am PLEASE NOTE THIS IS NOT A MOBILE PLANT OPERATOR ROLE IT INCLUDES MANUAL LABOUR ALSOThe role:All rounder role with weekly rotation of below duties:Operation of front end loader, watercart, pad loader, articulated truckPlate press operation- fixed plant control operation (computer literate)Maintenance and housekeep
- Randstad is seeking a experienced and motivated excavator operator to join our team on an ongoing basisAs a Plant operator, you will play an integral part of our project team, assisting with a variety of tasks including but not limited to:Excavation and trenchingWorking near live power linesSite preparation and cleanupOperation of various sized excavators and medium rigid trucksManual handling and heavy liftingAssisting with the installation of pipes, condRandstad is seeking a experienced and motivated excavator operator to join our team on an ongoing basisAs a Plant operator, you will play an integral part of our project team, assisting with a variety of tasks including but not limited to:Excavation and trenchingWorking near live power linesSite preparation and cleanupOperation of various sized excavators and medium rigid trucksManual handling and heavy liftingAssisting with the installation of pipes, cond
- Location is Sellicks Beach, SAOngoing Temp contract to go PermAfternoon Shift at $41.70 p/h plus Super + OTOvertime hours on offerWe has an opportunity for a dedicated and experienced plant operator with mining or quarry or farming experience to join our client at Sellicks Beach. This role involves working the afternoon shift, offering a pay rate of $41.70 p/h + overtime. W Additional experience in operating front-end loaders (FEL) and articulated dump truLocation is Sellicks Beach, SAOngoing Temp contract to go PermAfternoon Shift at $41.70 p/h plus Super + OTOvertime hours on offerWe has an opportunity for a dedicated and experienced plant operator with mining or quarry or farming experience to join our client at Sellicks Beach. This role involves working the afternoon shift, offering a pay rate of $41.70 p/h + overtime. W Additional experience in operating front-end loaders (FEL) and articulated dump tru
- Experienced Loader Driver - Concrete Batching Plant - ASAP Start Location: Swanbank, QueenslandPAY - $38-41hr + OT Temp to perm oppertunity Great team culture About Us: Randstad is a leading provider of high-quality concrete solutions for residential, commercial, and industrial projects. We operate a modern, high-volume concrete batching plant at Swanbank and are committed to safety, efficiency, and excellence in all we do.The Role: We are seeking an experExperienced Loader Driver - Concrete Batching Plant - ASAP Start Location: Swanbank, QueenslandPAY - $38-41hr + OT Temp to perm oppertunity Great team culture About Us: Randstad is a leading provider of high-quality concrete solutions for residential, commercial, and industrial projects. We operate a modern, high-volume concrete batching plant at Swanbank and are committed to safety, efficiency, and excellence in all we do.The Role: We are seeking an exper
- Experienced Loader Driver - Concrete Batching Plant - ASAP Start Location: Swanbank, QueenslandPAY - $38-41hr + OT Temp to perm oppertunity Great team culture About Us: Randstad is a leading provider of high-quality concrete solutions for residential, commercial, and industrial projects. We operate a modern, high-volume concrete batching plant at Swanbank and are committed to safety, efficiency, and excellence in all we do.The Role: We are seeking an experExperienced Loader Driver - Concrete Batching Plant - ASAP Start Location: Swanbank, QueenslandPAY - $38-41hr + OT Temp to perm oppertunity Great team culture About Us: Randstad is a leading provider of high-quality concrete solutions for residential, commercial, and industrial projects. We operate a modern, high-volume concrete batching plant at Swanbank and are committed to safety, efficiency, and excellence in all we do.The Role: We are seeking an exper
- Experienced Loader Driver - Concrete Batching Plant - ASAP Start Location: Swanbank, QueenslandPAY - $38-41hr + OT Temp to perm oppertunity Great team culture About Us: Randstad is a leading provider of high-quality concrete solutions for residential, commercial, and industrial projects. We operate a modern, high-volume concrete batching plant at Swanbank and are committed to safety, efficiency, and excellence in all we do.The Role: We are seeking an experExperienced Loader Driver - Concrete Batching Plant - ASAP Start Location: Swanbank, QueenslandPAY - $38-41hr + OT Temp to perm oppertunity Great team culture About Us: Randstad is a leading provider of high-quality concrete solutions for residential, commercial, and industrial projects. We operate a modern, high-volume concrete batching plant at Swanbank and are committed to safety, efficiency, and excellence in all we do.The Role: We are seeking an exper
- Multiple opportunities for skilled and experienced Mobile Plant Operators, preferably with VOC training, looking for a long-term opportunity on a major infrastructure project near Austral. Your skills will be essential in shaping new development sites through earthmoving and infrastructure installation.Licenses: Dump Truck Operator, Skid steer operator, Roller Operator, Bobcat, Water Cart and HR Truck driver onsiteRates: $41 - $50 per hour depending on ticMultiple opportunities for skilled and experienced Mobile Plant Operators, preferably with VOC training, looking for a long-term opportunity on a major infrastructure project near Austral. Your skills will be essential in shaping new development sites through earthmoving and infrastructure installation.Licenses: Dump Truck Operator, Skid steer operator, Roller Operator, Bobcat, Water Cart and HR Truck driver onsiteRates: $41 - $50 per hour depending on tic
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plant operator jobs overview
On this page, you will find a list of our current plant operator jobs and an overview of the typical responsibilities and expectations of a plant operator. You can compare and filter relevant plant operator positions based on specialism, location and salary to find your ideal job match.
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plant operator jobs contract types
Plant operator jobs are available in diverse contract types, including:
- plant operator jobs - permanent: in a permanent position, you work as a plant operator for the same company until you retire or resign. Permanent employment guarantees job security and a steady income.
- plant operator jobs - contract: in a contract position, you work as a plant operator for a fixed duration. You can determine if you enjoy working as a plant operator before taking up a long-term position.
- plant operator jobs - temporary: in a temporary position, you work for the same company short-term. Temporary jobs are a good way to build your skills in machine operations without a long-term commitment.
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about plant operator jobs
As a plant operator, you operate and maintain industrial plants. You supervise plant operations, such as excavation, crushing and lifting materials. Aside from managing plant operations, you handle breakdowns, repair machines and replace parts. You also perform routine maintenance and clean the machinery and equipment. Your knowledge of work safety is important for maintaining a safe working environment. For instance, you ensure compliance with safety codes and conduct routine checks on machines.
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how much does a plant operator make in Australia?
You will find more information on the plant operator salary on the plant operator job profile page. You can also find the salary for each specific job shown here if you click on the description.
how to apply for plant operator jobs
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how do I apply for a job as a plant operator?
If you are interested in becoming a plant operator, a university degree or an apprenticeship is a great place to begin. For information on the qualifications and relevant education needed for the role, see the 'education and qualifications' section of our plant operator job profile.
You don’t require a high level of training to work as a plant operator, but it is important to understand machine operation processes. Pursue a Certificate III in construction plant operations to familiarise yourself with the industrial equipment and machines used in various industries. Since you operate heavy-duty equipment, you require a heavy vehicle licence. In Australia, working in construction also requires a White Card.
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