Leading Hand Boilermaker
Location: Wolffdene, QLD
Heidelberg Materials Australia is seeking a skilled and motivated Leading Hand - Maintenance to join our team at Wolffdene. This is a hands-on leadership role ideal for a qualified Fitter or Boilermaker with strong experience in fixed plant maintenance and a passion for safety and compliance.
🛠️ Key Responsibilities
Lead a small team and coordinate contractors (2-3 direct reports)
Perform maintenance tasks on fixed plant equipment
Ensure compliance with Health & Safety standards and conduct risk assessments
Operate within confined spaces and perform dogging, rigging, and EWP tasks
Use tablets and digital tools for reporting and documentation
📋 Requirements
Trade qualification as Fitter or Boilermaker
Proven experience in fixed plant maintenance
Strong understanding of WHS compliance and risk management
Confined space, dogging, rigging, and EWP certifications
Computer literacy and ability to use tablets for work documentation
Reliable transport (note: no company vehicle provided)
⏰ Work Schedule & Pay
Day Shift: Starts at 5:00 AM (or earlier) until 4:00-5:00 PM
Monday-Thursday: 9.5-hour days
Friday & Saturday: All hours are paid as overtime (Saturday is typically a half-day)
Pay Rate: $40.82 - $42.96/hour
What we offer:
Uniform and PPE
Be part of highly recognized global brand name and growing organisation
Ongoing career and development opportunities
Our Benefits
At Heidelberg Materials Australia, we understand that your well-being and professional growth are essential. That's why we offer a comprehensive range of employee benefits to enhance your work-life balance, personal development, and financial savings.
Salary Sacrifice: Take control of your finances by saving on, technology, and work-related items through our salary sacrifice program.
Learning and Development: Fuel your career ambitions with our extensive learning and development opportunities, enabling you to unlock your full potential.
Paid Parental and Grandparent Leave: We support your family life with generous paid leave options, helping you cherish those precious moments with loved ones.
Discounted Concrete & Quarry Products: Save on your home improvement projects with exclusive discounts on concrete and quarry products.
Novated Leasing: Drive your dream car for less through our partnership with TFM, offering fantastic discounts on vehicles.
Health and Well-being: Prioritise your health with discounted health insurance, access to retail outlets, and affordable gym memberships.
Car Hire Discounts: Enjoy savings on car rentals through our exclusive car hire discounts.
Electronics: Enjoy a 10% discount on a variety of products from JB HiFi.
About us:
Heidelberg Materials Australia is a leader in building and construction materials with an extensive production and logistics network across Australia. We use world-class technologies and service platforms to supply a comprehensive range of high-quality concrete, aggregates and sand. We also produce road base, asphalt and sustainable and recycled construction materials for civil construction and infrastructure projects. Heidelberg Materials Australia is part of the Heidelberg Materials Group, which employs over 51,000 people at almost 3,000 sites in over 50 countries. Heidelberg Materials is one of the world's largest integrated manufacturers of building materials and solutions with leading positions in cement, aggregates, and ready-mixed concrete.
Heidelberg Materials Australia is an equal opportunity employer, and we employ people from all walks of life. We're all individuals and we encourage applications from Indigenous Australians, people with disability, those from diverse cultural backgrounds, LGBTQI+ community, as long as you have full Australian work rights and can turn up every day "fit for work", that's enough for us.
Ready to lead with purpose and precision? Apply now to join a team that values safety, skill, and leadership.
We'll Make It Happen
Skills Required
- Trade qualification as Fitter or Boilermaker
- Proven experience in fixed plant maintenance
- Strong understanding of WHS compliance and risk management
- Confined space, dogging, rigging, and EWP certifications
- Computer literacy and ability to use tablets for work documentation
- Reliable transport (no company vehicle provided)
What We Do
Heidelberg Materials is a global manufacturer of building materials, including cement, aggregates, ready-mixed concrete, and asphalt, committed to leading the industry toward carbon neutrality and a circular economy.
