Asphalt Plant Operator/Batcher

Job Description

For over 90 years, Fulton Hogan has been delivering high-quality infrastructure to improve the lives of people every day. Our 10,000+ team works in every kind of weather and environment, creating, connecting, and caring for communities across Australia, New Zealand and the South Pacific.

What’s on offer?

We are looking for a full-time Asphalt Plant Operator/Batcher to join the team. This position will be based at our Bushells Ridge facility. The successful candidate will be self-driven, have a keen interest in production, fixed and mobile plant and will work closely with the Asphalt Production team to promote and build our business.

While previous experience in asphalt production is preferred, candidates from related industries are encouraged to apply, with training provided to the successful applicant.

We are open to applicants who have boiler making experience or who are completing their apprenticeship within the industry.

How you’ll connect to the role?

• Experience as an Asphalt Plant Operator/Batcher or similar role in a production environment
• Understanding of asphalt batching processes and quality control standards
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail
• Experience in fixed plant maintenance
• Experience in operating heavy machinery and hold current licences
• Have a strong commitment to safety, quality and environmental standards
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment
• Good communication and organisational skills

It would be advantageous if you have:

• Trade qualification (highly desired)
• Current driver's license
• Forklift and front-end loader tickets (preferred)
• Experience as a boilermaker or fitter, or an apprentice in these trades

The pre-employment process will involve a medical check including drug and alcohol screening. We are an equal opportunity employer and we highly value both gender and cultural diversity in our company.

• Want to be rewarded for the good work you do? Apply now to learn more about the applicable hourly rate and allowances.
• Looking for a company that places people at the heart of everything? Our Living Safely culture ensures that we care for ourselves, each other and the communities that we work in.
• Keen to progress your career? We invest in our people’s career development and provide pathways in the form of apprenticeships, traineeships, or certificate(s) opportunities. If additional tickets and licenses are required, we can help with that too.
• Never worked in our industry before? We open new doors for people with transferable skills and experiences, helping them to thrive in the world of infrastructure construction. Where applicable, we provide training and support to help you succeed in the role.
• Looking to enhance your wellbeing? We offer benefits, including corporate health and fitness programs, health insurance discounts, personal banking support, a range of retailer discounts, and access to our Employee Assistance Program (including your immediate family).
• Want to help us better the communities we live and work in? Our purpose of creating, connecting, and caring for communities is more than a saying to us – it’s a way of thinking, working, and living because we're locals too, and seek to give back in ways that strengthen and build resilient communities.

Our people share the same set of values that keep us REAL. Respect, Energy and Effort, Attitude and Leadership are what we stand for at Fulton Hogan and encourage us to foster a diverse and inclusive culture where we listen to, care for, celebrate, and respect everyone.

We are committed to reconciliation and building and nurturing respectful relationships with First Nations peoples. Through our First Nations Engagement Strategy and Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP), we aim to promote opportunities, cultural understanding and partnerships that celebrate and acknowledge the contributions of Indigenous communities.

If our REAL values resonate with you, please submit an application for the position.

If you’re not sure that you meet 100% of the selection criteria, that’s okay, we would still like to hear from you and potentially discuss how your skills could be utilised at Fulton Hogan.

We celebrate and embrace diversity across our business and are committed to equal employment opportunities.

We believe in the value that diversity brings to our team and people who share our REAL values are encouraged to apply.