About Laing O'Rourke

Laing O’Rourke is a $6 billion international operation with 70 years of involvement in Australian construction and infrastructure, including nearly two decades under the Laing O’Rourke banner. The business delivers projects as diverse as the environments in which they are built, from high security military bases and major rail transport infrastructure projects, through to landmark buildings at the transport interface. Laing O’Rourke owns one of Australia’s largest plant and equipment hire company called Select Plant Australia. We know the right culture combined with purposeful technology will help us meet demand and deliver certainty for our clients. That’s the #powerofexperience.

About the Project - Swan River Crossing

The Swan River Crossings project is one of Main Roads Western Australia's most complex and challenging projects, involving road, port, freight, river, walking, cycling, heritage and environmental considerations.

The project will replace the ageing Fremantle Traffic Bridge with Australia’s first extradosed bridge, incorporating both cantilevers and cable support, that will create a striking gateway to Fremantle.

About the role

We are currently seeking an experienced Storeperson or Materials Coordinator for the Swan River Crossing project. This fulltime, permanent role offers great career prospects with a privately-owned tier 1 constructor and international engineering enterprise. This role will be based at the project's precast yard in Hazelmere.

About you

We are seeking a proactive and reliable individual with demonstrated experience in warehouse or yard operations, within the construction or manufacturing sectors. With a strong work ethic and attention to detail, you thrive in fast-paced environments where teamwork and safety are paramount. You are comfortable handling physical tasks and take pride in maintaining a clean and organized workspace. You will have a solid understanding of inventory management practices and be comfortable reading / interpreting drawings and developing SWMS.

Key responsibilities

• Forklift Operation and use of small power tools.
• General site maintenance, housekeeping and ad-hoc duties as directed by Supervisor.
• Induction and compliance checks of delivery drivers to site.
• Provide general support to rigging and post-production crews.
• Goods dispatch & goods receipting, order discrepancy checks and reporting.
• Establishment & management of quarantine areas.
• Development and understanding of SWMS.
• Materials management & preservation, including;
  • Safe storage and distribution of timber, gas products & chemicals.
  • Storage and allocation of rigging gear.
  • Storage and preservation of cast-in items pertaining to drawings.

To be considered for this role, you will need to meet the below criteria:

Essential:

• Unrestricted Australian Working Rights
• WA Construction White card
• valid WA Driver’s licence
• valid High Risk Work licence (Forklift)
• Demonstrated experience working in the civil construction industry - minimum 2 years.

Highly Desirable:

• Confident computer literacy - basic understanding of Microsoft Suite programs
• Ability to read & interpret drawings.
• Ability to develop & understand SWMS.
• Experienced in power tool use.

As part of the recruitment process, suitable applicants will be required to complete pre-employment medical testing, drug & alcohol screening, and criminal history check.

Benefits

We work hard to create an environment that brings out the best in our people. We believe in building careers through providing a safe, connected and innovative culture that supports ongoing growth and development. We offer industry-leading benefits such as specialised learning and development programs, a mental health and wellbeing program and industry leading paid parental leave policy.

Diversity & Inclusion

We are committed to building a workforce that reflects the diverse society in which we live and work. Laing O’Rourke is proud to hold the Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA) Citation - Employer of Choice for Gender Equality.

Laing O'Rourke actively supports a diverse workforce and strongly encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples and people from culturally diverse backgrounds. Download our Stretch Reconciliation Action Plan at https://www.laingorourke.com/company/diversity-and-inclusion

Applications from recruitment agencies will not be considered.