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    Agitator Driver - Port Adelaide, Australia - Hanson

    Hanson
    Hanson Port Adelaide, Australia

    1 week ago

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    Agitator Driver

    HansonAustralia is a leader in building and construction materials with an extensiveproduction and logistics network across Australia.

    We useworld-class technologies and service platforms to supply a comprehensive rangeof high-quality concrete, aggregates and sand. We also produce road base,asphalt and sustainable and recycled construction materials for civilconstruction and infrastructure projects.

    Hanson Australiais part of the Heidelberg Materials Group, which employs over 51,000 people atalmost 3,000 sites in over 50 countries. Heidelberg Materials is one of theworld's largest integrated manufacturers of building materials and solutionswith leading positions in cement, aggregates, and ready-mixed concrete.

    Driveand Provide

    Driving aconcrete agitator truck for Hanson in our Adelaide Metro region, is more than just going from A to B and backagain. Our Agitator drivers provide high levels of customer service to ourclients receiving our products, becoming the face of our business. As an AgiDriver, you will be making multiple deliveries throughout the day andinteracting with lots of different people. Every day will be different, there'snothing routine about this role

    Aboutthe role:

  • Most days will start between 4am and 6am and drivers can do up to and over 10 hours per day, and around 50 – 55 hours per week. Saturday work is generally available, paid at overtime rates
  • We pay a base rate and once you go past your regular hours in one day the first two after that will be at time and a half. If you do more than 2 hours overtime in a day, you go to double time. Meal allowances are generally paid after 10 hours in one shift
  • As we mentioned, driving an Agi is like being a Customer Service Agent on wheels. You will be dealing with lots of different personalities every day, so you need to be comfortable interacting with people you haven't met before
  • We provide cutting edge technology to not only keep you safe whilst driving, but also to help you map your routes and keep track of your loads
  • All new starts go through a 10-day training program before we let you loose by yourself
  • Aboutyou:

  • Minimum of HR license (essential) with previous driving experience (preferred)
  • You enjoy meeting people and having a chat with them when you're onsite
  • You prefer variety in your working life. No two days are ever the same when you're driving one of our Agi trucks
  • You take pride in the appearance of your truck. Keep it clean, give it a wash and present the best image of our company. You are a mobile billboard and people notice a dirty truck
  • Able to pass a pre-employment medical, including a drug and alcohol test (random testing is also conducted on all Hanson sites)
  • Some of our trucks have driver weight limits on their seats and seatbelts. For safety reasons, you may be required to be under a specified weight for these trucks
  • HansonAustralia is an equal opportunity employer, and we employ people from all walksof life. We're all individuals and we encourage applications from IndigenousAustralians, people with disability, those from diverse cultural backgrounds and the LGBTQI+ community, but you will need to have full Australian work rights for this role.

    We'llMake It Happen