Machine Operator – Concrete Recycling & Quarry

• Location: Petrie, Brisbane QLD

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

• Salary: $42.00 – $52.00 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 Petrie, 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.

Key Responsibilities

• Safe and efficient operation of heavy machinery in a fast-paced recycling and quarry environment.

• Operating Front-End Loaders (experience with sales loading/production loading is highly desirable).

• Operating Excavators utilized as material handlers.

• Operating Moxy (Articulated Dump Trucks) and other yard machinery as required.

• Assisting with daily machinery pre-starts, basic maintenance, and ensuring the yard runs smoothly.

• Adhering strictly to site health and safety protocols.

What We Are Looking For

To be successful in this role, you must possess:

• Proven Experience: Demonstrated history working in a quarry, concrete recycling, or heavy industrial yard.

• Valid Machine Tickets: Current tickets for Front-End Loader (LL) and Excavator (LE) are essential.

• Truck License: A valid Heavy Rigid (HR) or higher truck license is highly regarded.

• Reliability: A strong work ethic, punctuality, and the ability to handle physical, fast-paced outdoor work.

• Transport: You must have a current driver’s license and your own reliable vehicle to get to the Petrie site.

What’s on Offer?

• Top Rates: $42.00 to $52.00 per hour (negotiable based on experience) + lucrative overtime penalties.

• Big Hours: Consistent 40 to 55-hour work weeks.

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

• Local Work: Convenient Brisbane Northside location (Petrie) with a great team culture.

• Immediate Start: Skip the long hiring delays—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, we want to hear from you today!

Click "APPLY NOW" to submit your resume outlining your machinery experience, or contact Josh at Randstad - joshua.hardman@randstad.com.au

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.