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Senior Leadership InfraBuild —Laverton VIC
- $44.97 an hour
- Overtime
- Construction experience
- Health insurance
- Annual leave
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- Full-time
- In-person
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Excavator/Loader/Material Handler Operators

Senior Leadership InfraBuild -
Laverton VIC

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Job Details

Permanent | Full-time
$44.97 an hour

Benefits

Health insurance
Annual leave
On-the-job training
Employee assistance program
Employee discount
Opportunities for promotion

Qualifications

Excavator
Forklift Licence
Loader operation
Construction experience

Full Job Description

About the role

Join a 2026 AFR BOSS Best Places to Work Gold Winner and 2026 Sustainability Champion recognised by the World Steel Association. Play a key role in shaping our performance across our InfraBuild Recycling business.

Based at our InfraBuild Recycling Laverton site, the Excavator/Loader/Material Handler operators will perform a range of duties within the metal recycling yard. This is a permanent day shift role offering regular overtime, plus site allowance, paid leave and a wellbeing allowance every year! There will be on-the-job training provided and excellent opportunities for career progression/multi skilling.

What you will be doing:

Operating a Material Handler, Excavator and or Loader
Operating a forklift if/when ticketed
Loading and unloading trucks and shipping containers
Loading scrap metal onto conveyor for processing through the shredder
Performing manual handling tasks
Maintaining cleanliness in the yard and operational areas
Conducting daily checks on mobile plant
Adhering to safety procedures at all times

Pay rate - $44.97 per hour, plus super, plus 1% site allowance, plus $300 wellbeing allowance per year, plus regular overtime!

You will be rewarded with:

Permanent, full-time hours and job security within a national organisation
Team environment with strong safety culture
Career progression / multi skilling opportunities
Paid personal leave and 4 weeks annual leave per year
Full training and onboarding provided
Free annual health check, flu vaccination and in house counsellor for wellbeing support
Regular overtime available

Primary Benefits:

We offer a range of benefits designed to support you at work and beyond:

Health cover at discounted rates - Access corporate rates with nib Health Insurance to support you and your family
Everyday savings - Access a wide range of employee discounts across major brands including retail, travel and lifestyle
Support when you need it - Confidential counselling and wellbeing support through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and Sonder, available to you and your immediate family

What you will bring:

Experience operating a Material Handler, Excavator or Loader
Forklift ticket, desirable
Mobile shearing on an excavator advantageous
Experience in scrap recycling, civil construction, waste or manufacturing is highly advantageous
Comfortable working in a fast-paced yard environment
Reliable and punctual with a safety focused and team oriented mindset

Why join us?

We offer more than just a job; we provide a dynamic environment built on three pillars that define our commitment to both our team and our industry.

Work with a greater purpose - join us on our pursuit of a sustainable future and contribute to our nation’s legacy.
Work well, live better – experience a safe, supportive and inclusive environment which values you as a whole person and where wellbeing matters.
Build their own future – grow and drive your own development to grow your skills. Everyday is an opportunity to grow.

About us

InfraBuild Recycling collects and processes scrap to supply our steelmaking operations and global markets.

With a national network of sites, we play a critical role in Australia’s circular steel system, turning scrap into new steel and supporting more efficient, lower embodied carbon construction.

How to apply

We invite you to forge your career in a workplace where passion meets purpose, wellbeing is nurtured and the opportunity to thrive is in your hands.

We’re committed to building an inclusive workplace that reflects the communities we serve. We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, experiences and perspectives. Your diversity helps us create more sustainable and innovative steel solutions for Australia’s future.

We are a 2026 Circle Back Initiative Employer – we commit to respond to every applicant.

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