Loader Operator

Location: Caloundra & Sunshine Coast

Work Type: Full-Time / Ongoing

Industry: Civil Construction & Concrete Production

Looking for local work on the Sunshine Coast with real career growth?

We are seeking an experienced Front-End Loader Operator to join a close-knit, high-performing concrete team based around Caloundra and the broader Sunshine Coast region.

If you have your loader ticket and want more than just a seat-holding job, this role offers full, paid training to step up into a Concrete Batching position.

What’s in it for You?

• Career Growth: Fully supported training to become a qualified Concrete Batcher.

• Local Work: Work locally in Caloundra and Sunshine Coast—no long commutes or FIFO.

• Stable Hours: Steady Monday-to-Friday roster with regular overtime available.

• Great Pay: Competitive hourly rates + penalties + super.

• Great Team: Down-to-earth site culture with supportive management.

What You’ll Do

• Safely operate front-end loaders to move raw materials (aggregates, sand) into hoppers and bins.

• Perform daily machine pre-starts, routine maintenance, and keep the yard clean and safe.

• Learn the concrete production process from the ground up, shadowing senior operators.

• Step up into batching operations, managing plant technology, mix designs, and driver dispatch as you train.

What You Need

• Licence: Current Front-End Loader Ticket (LL / RIIMPO304E or equivalent).

• Driver Licence: HR (Heavy Rigid) licence is highly regarded (or C-class minimum).

• Experience: Proven experience operating loaders in quarry, concrete, civil, or heavy industrial yards.

• Attitude: Reliable, safety-focused, and eager to learn the batching side of the business.

• Rights: Full working rights in Australia.

Ready to Upgrade Your Career?

Don't wait around in a dead-end operating role. Tap Apply Now with your updated resume, or contact us directly for a confidential chat about local Sunshine Coast opportunities.Alternatively email natacha.vanheerden@randstad.com.au or call (07) 3640 6815