The HB Group is a local Northern Territory family-owned company and a leading supplier of construction and quarry products in the Northern Territory for over 65 years. We are a company with an excellent reputation for premium service within our industry, recently winning Supplier of the Year at the 2025 Civil Construction Federation Awards.
Due to significant increase in concrete supply demand, and with HB Group being awarded further major contracts within our Concrete Division within Darwin and remote Northern Territory, we are currently seeking experienced Multi-Skilled Plant Operators and Truck Drivers to work within our remote and urban concrete teams, specifically in the following positions:
* Mobile Plant Operators - remote work
* Agitator Drivers
* Loader Operators
* Tipper Drivers - remote work
Mobile Plant Operator skills & attributes
* Experience in running, operating and maintaining mobile concrete batch plants
* Current and valid NT Heavy Rigid Drivers' Licence
* Loader operator ticket
* Construction industry white card
* Civil, mining and construction experience
* Ability to work away for periods of time (generally between 2 and 3 weeks)
* Ability to work long hours (can be up to 70 hours per week)
* Team player, with exceptional attention to detail and good reporting skills
Agitator Driver skills & attributes
* Previous experience driving an agitator truck is essential
* Knowledge of Darwin roads and the ability to navigate around the city and rural areas
* Current and valid NT Heavy Rigid Drivers' Licence
* Construction industry white card
* Valid tickets such as Loader or Forklift are highly regarded
* Ability to work flexible hours that includes weekends and night work
* A can-do attitude and team player
Loader Operators skills & attributes - 6 month fixed term contract with the possibility of extension
* Proven experience operating front-end loaders (preferably in quarry, concrete or batching environments)
* Ability to safely load materials into bins, hoppers and trucks
* Knowledge of material handling and stockpile management
* Basic machinery maintenance (pre-start checks, cleaning and reporting faults)
* Willingness to work day or night shift, overtime, weekends and in varying weather conditions
* Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
* Good communication skills with drivers, batchers and management
* Strong attention to detail
Tipper Drivers - casual 6 month fixed term contract with the possibility of extension
* A current and valid NT Heavy Rigid Drivers' Licence
* Ability to work night shift as the majority of the work will be night shift
* Experience backing up to a known point (e.g. wetmix plant) with a spotter
* Exceptional communication skills on the two-way radio
* Strong attention to detail
* Must be a team player as you will be around the same small group for long periods of time
Why Join Us
* Above award hourly rates plus penalties for overtime and weekend work
* Consistent work with a reputable company
* Supportive team environment
How to Apply
If you believe you have the skills and experience we are looking for, then hit the \"Apply Now\" button to submit your cover letter and resume. Please note, due to the expected high volume of applicants, only written applications will be accepted. For enquiries, please email ***************@halkitis.com.au.
It is a HB Group requirement that candidates have or are willing to obtain a National Police Clearance that is less than 3 months old, a current and valid Northern Territory Drivers' Licence, and the willingness to consent to a pre-employment medical assessment, including drug and alcohol testing.
Applications for this role will be shortlisted as received and we are interviewing throughout the advertising period. Please note that only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.