Operations Leader - Bulk Earthworks & Transport Division

Design & Build Recruitment

The Role

Overview

Lead two earthworks/haulage crews, drive growth & operational excellence in Pilbara

Key Responsibilities

  • operations
  • safety
  • service delivery
  • client management
  • truck haulage
  • strategic planning

Tasks

-Drive operational excellence with a focus on safety, efficiency and service delivery -Support the Operations Manager in executing strategic growth and operational improvement initiatives -Develop and strengthen client relationships, identifying and pursuing new business opportunities -Lead and manage day to day operations across two Pilbara based truck haulage crews -Contribute to the strategic planning and scaling of the transport division

Requirements

  • growth
  • operations
  • bulk earthworks
  • transport ops
  • proactive
  • leadership

What You Bring

-Demonstrated ability to deliver growth and operational improvements -8 to 10 years of onsite experience within bulk earthworks industry, with an understanding of transport operations. -A proactive, solution focused mindset with the flexibility to adapt to evolving business needs -Strong leadership and stakeholder management capabilities

Benefits

-Collaborative leadership culture with strong organisational support -Opportunity for Performance Based Bonus Structure -Opportunity to play a key role in an ambitious growth journey -$140,000 - $150,000 + Superannuation

The Company

About Design & Build Recruitment

-Grown from a niche agency to a trusted specialist, serving Australia's built-environment sectors. -Part of the Search4 group, placing thousands in permanent and temporary roles. -Assignments span major construction, energy, engineering, and property projects, including rail, manufacturing, architecture, and business support. -Teams in Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane, and Perth serve multinational corporations, public agencies, and Australian-owned SMEs. -Consultants specialize in specific disciplines, combining market insight with targeted matchmaking to achieve successful hires. -Offer support for both temporary and permanent placements, including an in-house payroll service for contract staff. -Reputation built on delivering specialist roles, particularly in rail, planning, and energy, often in complex or high-stakes environments.

Sector Specialisms

Residential

Commercial

Civil Construction

Construction

Engineering

Property

Renewable Energy

Architecture

Manufacturing

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