Earthmoving Heavy Plant Operators

About us

Henry Plant & Equipment Hire are a family-owned business employing locals for the past 60 years, we pride ourselves on delivery high quality, reliable solutions for our clients. We specialise in Earthmoving, Heavy Haulage Transport & Crane Hire and are looking to expand our team within the Earthmoving division.

If you're ready to take on a challenging and rewarding role as a Plant Operator, we encourage you to apply now.

Qualifications & experience

• Previous demonstrated experience operating earthmoving plant/machinery in similar environments

• Minimum 1-2 years of earthmoving plant/machinery experience required

• An understanding of Work Safety and Health, and ability to understand and follow operating procedures and instruction.

• Commitment to working in a safety-conscious environment.

• We are looking for a Plant Operator who can keep accurate daily records of Plant Equipment to ensure optimal production levels. You will be required to communicate with Clients, Supervisors and co-workers.

• Valid White Card and unrestricted right to work in Australia

• Experience operating various plant ranging from Excavators, Loaders, Bulldozers, Rollers, Graders and Dump Trucks.

• Demonstrated experience operating at least 2 different types of plant equipment from the range of Excavators, Loaders, Bulldozers, Rollers, Graders and Dump Truck

• All mandatory high risk work licences required for plant equipment operation

Tasks & responsibilities

• Preparing & positioning machinery prior to operation

• Choosing, fitting, operating and removing any attachments

• Using controls to operate machinery and perform tasks safely and efficiently, ensuring that safety and environmental rules are strictly adhered to.

• Manoeuvring machinery to, from and around work sites

• A current C class (standard) car licence is required for travel to various work sites with no restrictions

• Monitoring gauges and controls to ensure machinery is operating correctly, completing pre-inspections and 103's.

• Working from drawings, specifications and verbal instruction

• Work on various project sites in a variety of industries, from civil earthmoving, mining to private earthworks.

Benefits

• Generous remuneration offered to the right applicants with great working conditions.

• You will be working within a dynamic team environment with a focus on continual improvement. Being part of an established family run locally owned business.

• Superannuation benefits and leave accruals.

• We are offering immediate start to the right applicant along with offers of 2026 start dates.