Plant Operator

About US​

At Hazell Bros, our core focus is on employee well-being, community engagement and delivering exceptional results.​

Our people are committed to making a positive impact both within the company and in the broader community. Our success is a direct result of the dedication and hard work of our people.​

Here, you’re not just an employee, you’re part of a family. We have a strong focus on teamwork, recognition, and continuous development, we walk the walk and talk the talk. Join us to be part of a company where your career is a journey and your success is our success, that’s not just a promise but a reality.

The ROLE

We are seeking an experienced Plant Operator to join our Nyrstar Port Pirie team. This is a practical, site-based role where you will operate mobile plant and equipment to support safe, efficient materials handling across the operation.

In this role, you will:

• Operate a range of mobile plant and heavy equipment, which may include water carts, excavators, loaders, road brooms, forklifts and bobcats
• Load, move and manage raw materials safely across the site, including stockpiling activities
• Complete work safely and efficiently in line with company procedures, work instructions and site requirements
• Carry out basic checks and preventative maintenance to keep equipment in safe, operational condition
• Identify and report hazards, incidents and safety concerns through the appropriate channels
• Follow safety, hygiene and client material-handling procedures, including wearing required PPE
• Contribute positively to pre-starts, toolbox meetings, training and site communication sessions
• Work collaboratively with supervisors, leading hands, operators and site stakeholders

About YOU

To be successful in this role, you will bring a strong safety mindset, a practical approach to work and the confidence to learn and operate in a heavy industrial environment.

We are looking for someone who can bring, or is willing to develop:

• Experience in plant operating, materials handling, quarrying, mining or heavy industrial environments will be highly regarded
• Experience operating mobile plant such as dump trucks, excavators, front-end loaders, forklifts or similar equipment is advantageous, but not essential
• A willingness to learn stockpiling and safe materials handling practices
• Relevant licences, tickets or competencies for plant and equipment operation
• Mechanical aptitude and an understanding of basic equipment checks, repairs and preventative maintenance requirements
• A genuine commitment to safety, including WHS requirements, site procedures and our Safety 1st Always Works culture
• Strong time management, prioritisation and self-management skills
• The ability to problem solve, work with limited supervision and contribute to a team-first environment
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• A flexible approach to working hours, shift work and operational requirements on a 24/7 industrial site
• Forklift licence, First Aid and/or Level III Operators Certificate would be highly regarded