What are the responsibilities and job description for the Tradesman - Quarries (Leading Hand) position at Boral Construction Materials?
Department: METRO QUARRIES NSW
Work type: Permanent - full time
Location: Peppertree Quarry, Sydney
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Boral Construction Materials is currently seeking an experienced individual to join our maintenance team as a Leading Hand – Tradesman. Based at Peppertree Quarry and reporting to the Maintenance Manager, the successful candidate will be involved in the maintenance program on fixed and mobile plant equipment.
This role will work in compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety and Environment legislation and standards.
Your day will involve:
- Ensuring Boral safety and environmental standards are complied with.
- Leading maintenance contractors to ensure the Safe and Efficient completion of maintenance tasks
- Prompt action and close out of safety issues affecting the workplace.
- Work on maintenance / repair schedules.
- Complete maintenance documentation.
- Carrying out toolbox talks and pre-work instructions
- Work closely with the Maintenance Supervisors
What are we looking for?
- Trade certificate (preferred)
- A valid driver’s licence (essential).
- Experience in fixed plant operations
- Experience in Heavy Machinery
- Preferably experience in the quarrying industry
- Ability to maintain an energetic, self-motivated and enthusiastic work ethic.
- Strong safety and environmental awareness.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Quality orientation.
- Passion for operational excellence, safety and self-improvement.
What’s on offer?
- Full-time stable employment with competitive wage including penalty rates
- Even time, day and night rotation roster with favourable leave allowances
- Ongoing training and support with genuine career development opportunities
- Opportunity to work in a busy, highly successful team with a long-term career path
- Discounted financial services and external partner discounts
- Boral Employee Assistance Program (BEAP)
About Boral Quarries
Boral is Australia’s leading quarry operator, with 76 quarries, sand pits and gravel operations, supplying about 30 million tonnes of product annually. Our raw materials of stone, gravel and sand are used to build our homes, workplaces, public buildings, roads, and key infrastructure projects.
Our people provide solutions to help customers and stakeholders build a sustainable future in a changing world. Our values are what matters to us and guide our behaviours: Safety, Teamwork, Ambition, Accountability and Respect.
We’re proud of our legacy as a great Australian business and have a strong foundation to improve and continue fulfilling our purpose and what we do best - building something great.
Boral values and is committed to creating a diverse working environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All suitable applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, disability or age.
Application closing date: 05 Feb 2025
