Leading Hand | Kilmore East Quarry

Operate, Maintain and Improve
 

We are currently seeking a self-motivated individual to join our Kilmore East Quarry team as a Leading Hand.

Reporting to the Quarry Manager, this role is a multi-faceted production and maintenance position, responsible for leading quarry operations while ensuring the reliability, availability and continuous improvement of plant and equipment. The ideal candidate will preferably have mobile and fixed plant experience, with a background in mining, mineral sands, crushing hard rock or flotation processes highly regarded. Front End Loader experience and the ability to use Loadrite will be highly advantageous.
 

This is a full-time role, working Monday to Friday with rostered Saturday morning work, with regular paid overtime.
 

In your new role with us, you will:

• Lead day-to-day production operations and make decisions that impact the overall performance of the business

• Provide hands-on leadership to production and maintenance activities, ensuring safe and efficient operations

• Plan, coordinate and carry out routine preventative maintenance, inspections and minor repairs on fixed and mobile plant

• Identify, troubleshoot and rectify mechanical, process and operational faults to minimise downtime

• Monitor plant condition, report defects, and work closely with maintenance teams and contractors to prioritize repairs

• Ensure plant, equipment and work areas are maintained to a high standard of housekeeping and operational readiness

• Lead people while bringing your team along the journey to successfully achieve production and maintenance goals

• Bring a strong safety mindset and manage high-risk activities, including isolations, shutdowns and maintenance work

• Carry out day-to-day operation and maintenance of various vehicles, plant and equipment

• Perform general labour and hands-on maintenance tasks as required, including shutdown and breakdown support

• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives across production efficiency, equipment reliability and maintenance practices

This role is a great fit for you, if you:

• Have coached and developed teams with a focus on production output, plant reliability and continuous improvement

• Are results focused, self-motivated and have a total commitment to risk management and Zero Harm

• Are a team player who can multi-task and make quick, effective decisions under pressure

• Have a positive presence in building strong and effective relationships with key internal and external stakeholders

• Are a natural problem solver who enjoys planning, fault-finding and improving processes

• Are experienced in monitoring, operating and maintaining fixed plant equipment such as pumps, classifiers and spirals

• Have experience diagnosing faults, problem solving, correcting issues, and recording, reporting and following up on process or equipment deviations

• Have exposure to basic mechanical maintenance, shutdown work, or condition monitoring (highly regarded)
   

What we offer:

• From $38.02 per hour, pending experience and qualifications – plus penalties and super

• Company provided uniform and PPE

• Be part of a highly recognised global brand and growing organisation

• Ongoing career development and progression opportunities
   

Heidelberg Materials Australia is an equal opportunity employer. We employ people from all walks of life and encourage applications from Indigenous Australians, people with disability, those from diverse cultural backgrounds, and the LGBTQI+ community. As long as you have full Australian work rights and can turn up every day fit for work, we’d love to hear from you.