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The Recycling Hub by McMahon Services is expanding its Port Pirie operations, offering full-time roles for skilled and motivated Scrap Yard Machine Operators. Work in a modern recycling and materials recovery facility that values safety, sustainability, and teamwork. Excellent rates, secure employment and the chance to make a real environmental impact.

About the Opportunity

Are you an experienced machine operator looking for long‑term, hands‑on work in the recycling and demolition industry? Based at our Port Pirie site, this role is ideal for operators experienced with excavators, shears, grapple, magnets and loaders. You’ll process scrap metal, handle materials, and help deliver innovative resource recovery solutions.

DIDO arrangements are available for suitable applicants, with room accommodation provided.

Why You’ll Love Working With Us

- Competitive hourly rate with opportunities for overtime and penalty rates

- Exposure to a range of specialised attachments and modern equipment

- Supportive, safety‑first culture

- Stable, full‑time role with a company that invests in its people

About The Recycling Hub by McMahon Services

The Recycling Hub by McMahon Services is a modern recycling and materials recovery facility located in Port Pirie, South Australia. Part of the McMahon Services Group, one of Australia’s largest privately owned construction and environmental companies, The Recycling Hub focuses on processing scrap metal, demolition materials, contaminated soils, and mine‑site waste.

Our focus is on innovation, sustainability, and reducing waste to landfill, building a cleaner future through responsible resource recovery.

What You’ll Do

- Operate excavators fitted with hydraulic shears, grapples, magnets, crusher buckets, and standard buckets

- Handle, sort, and process scrap metal and recyclable materials

- Load and unload trucks and maintain safe yard operations

- Perform general yard and labouring duties as required

- Maintain high safety and environmental standards at all times

- Work independently and collaboratively within a small team

What We’re Looking For

We’re seeking an experienced operator with:

- Proven experience operating heavy machinery in scrap, recycling, or demolition industries

- Hands‑on experience with shear, grapple and magnet attachments (highly advantageous)

- Construction Industry White Card and current Driver’s Licence

- A strong focus on safety, teamwork, and reliability

- Flexibility to perform both machine operation and manual yard duties

- Experience with loaders, material handlers, or forklifts (desirable)

- First Aid certification (advantageous)

Why Join McMahon Services?

We offer a supportive, high‑performance environment where your experience and reliability are valued:

- Competitive pay with overtime and penalty opportunities

- Modern equipment and strong safety culture

- Long‑term employment with genuine career growth

- Inclusive, respectful, and team‑focused environment

- Contribute to projects that make a difference to the environment

Ready to Take the Next Step?

If this sounds like your next opportunity, we’d love to hear from you.

At McMahon Services, we embrace diversity and inclusion as fundamental values. We believe that a diverse workforce fosters innovation, creativity, and a deeper understanding of the communities we serve. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where all employees feel valued, respected, and empowered to contribute their unique perspectives and talents. We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, identities, and experiences.

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