Hanson is a leader in building and construction materials with an extensive production and logistics network across Australia.
We use world-class technologies and service platforms to supply a comprehensive range of high-quality concrete, aggregates and sand. We also produce road base, asphalt and sustainable and recycled construction materials for civil construction and infrastructure projects.
Hanson is part of the HeidelbergCement Group, which employs over 59,000 people across five continents. HeidelbergCement is a global leader in aggregates and has leading positions in cement, concrete and heavy building products.
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At Hanson, we help to build the infrastructure of communities by working with and being part of them. Our communities are our customers, neighbours and our people. When you join Hanson you are choosing to be part of these communities and to work alongside some of the industry’s best people.
We grow our own
We grow and develop our own leaders through numerous pathways including a structured graduate program, internships and operational and trades roles. Over 95% have had a long career with Hanson. 80% of the members of our Australian Executive Committee, and 90% of our Leadership 100 team, started in our Graduate program. That’s no accident. We recruit great people, we train them well, and we make sure they have the right experience to build a seriously successful career.
We invest in our people and we value diversity
We continue to invest in our people and we have solid development programs and training packages which are constantly being reviewed and modified to enable our teams to operate in an increasingly more sophisticated environment. We are also seeking to improve and embrace diversity in our workforce which will lead to improved safety and operational outcomes, and we have established working groups to support these objectives.
We are driven by our values
Our culture is driven by our values. We value high performance, respect and integrity, a sense of ownership, accountability and collaboration. These values are the backbone to our success and help create a family friendly, inclusive and supportive workplace.
We’ll make it happen
This is more than our tagline – it is a unique set of words that define our approach and outlook. It embodies our work ethic, our expertise and how we engage with each other and our customers to deliver to the best of our ability, every day, every time.
Diversity & Inclusion
We value diversity and inclusion at Hanson, so that not only can employees feel confident that they are welcome, but we are all able to meet new people, gain new skills and form different opinions. We encourage people to think differently, because it improves both the business and us as individuals.
At Hanson, we believe that diversity encompasses all types of difference, including diversity in gender, age, race, religion, ethnic and/or cultural background, physical ability, sexual identity as well as diversity in other attributes such as education, experience and thought.
We even have an Equal Employment Opportunity Policy to ensure there are no discriminatory practices or measures in place, to demonstrate how important this goal of a higher diversity level is to all of us at Hanson.
We aim to increase the diversity of our workforce by:
Establishing measurable objectives for increasing diversity at Hanson
Implementing strategies to achieve these objectives
Regularly assessing objectives and strategies
Apprenticeships & Traineeships
Trade Apprenticeships
Hanson offers apprenticeships at all certificate levels, up to the Advanced Diploma. Our program is structured around nationally recognised training qualifications, so you can apply your knowledge from TAFE in a real world environment.
Quarry Traineeships
Hanson’s Extractive Industries Package trains TAFE students and school-leavers for a rewarding quarry career. The program is available at all our quarry operations around Australia and requires only enrolment in a Certificate III TAFE course.
We currently have more than 300 quarry employees completing quarry traineeships.
School-Based Traineeships for Ready Mixed Concrete Manufacturing
This traineeship is targeted at Year 11 and 12 students who wish to extend their knowledge and skills to learn about concrete batching or technology at one of our plants or laboratories. The opportunity enables the successful candidate to extend their knowledge and skills in a professional workplace, whilst still studying at school.
With the supervision and assistance from our highly qualified management team, trainees learn about the plant, how it operates and how the final product is achieved.
Please review our job vacancies board, or contact one of our regional offices, to learn more about current apprenticeships and traineeship opportunities.
Graduates
Hanson’s Management Development Program provides hard-working graduates with the opportunity to work alongside some of the most experienced people in the construction industry. Our graduate program allows individuals to gain experience in a diverse range of operations including quarries, concrete, logistics, precast, technical and finance.
As part of the Hanson Management Development Program, you’ll receive.
A starting salary of $AUD 55,000 plus superannuation
Mobile phone and laptop
A Tool of Trade vehicle provided to you if you work remotely
Technical and management training (in-house and external)
Coaching and mentoring
Financial support for relocations within the business
We recruit in all states of Australia, with graduates expected to rotate through different operational and functional roles close to capital cities and in regional country areas.
With ambitious goals to be Australia’s leading construction materials company, Hanson is on the lookout for leaders to drive our next phase of growth. From quarry and concrete plants managers, to transport managers, our leadership roles are diverse and vary greatly in scope.
Our leadership philosophy is based on three key pillars:
Customer excellence
Capable people
Service excellence
When you join the Hanson team you’ll be part of an organisation that encourages career growth, promotes flexibility and cares about your personal well-being. At Hanson, we’ve long held that we “Grow Our Own’. And we do! 80% of our Australian Executive Committee, and 90% of our Leadership 100, started in our Graduate Program.
If you’re looking to join a company that gives its leaders every chance to succeed, apply to work at Hanson!
At Hanson, our teams include more than just drivers and quarry workers. In order for our team to operate efficiently, we need employees of all sorts, ranging from IT and Environmental Consultants to cutting edge Digital Transformation.
We are adamant about continuing to strengthen our position as a leading supplier of construction materials in Australia. To do so, we heavily invest in building expertise across numerous functional domains, including:
IT
Sales
Marketing
Engineering
Environmental Sustainability
Logistics
Digital Transformation
Customer Experience
If you’re passionate about what you do and want to make a difference in an industry that drives Australia’s growing economy, check out our current availabilities on our job board and join the Hanson team.
Drivers
Drivers are one of our largest and most important employee groups. We strive to recruit professional drivers with a positive attitude, excellent customer service skills, a commitment to safety and a willingness to learn and grow.
Drivers can learn to operate a number of different vehicles, such as, Mini Agitators and Tippers, 8 Wheelers, Twinsteers and Cement Tankers. Drivers can also progress into roles such as Driver Training, Batching, Supervision and Management.
As a driver, you’ll receive:
Competitive rates of pay
Modern vehicles to drive
Opportunities to advance in the business
A structured training program
Ongoing training/upskilling opportunities
Hanson recruits in all Australian States and welcomes applications from a diverse candidate pool. We regularly run recruitment campaigns on our website and also on Seek. If you cannot see a role advertised but are interested in a driver position, please call our Driver recruitment number (07) 3858 1717. Alternatively, please forward your resume to driverjobs@hanson.com.au.
Sustainability
Hanson is committed to improving the world around us and the lives of people within it.
We believe companies that succeed in the future will be those that continuously invest in people, innovation, environment and ethical governance – and focus on delivering long-term benefits, not just immediate goals.
Every day we engage with employees, local communities and stakeholders to drive sustainable work practices. Our sustainability policies are built into our company strategy and embedded across the Hanson workforce, right up to senior board level.
Environment
Our approach to sustainability is about looking to the future and continually improving environmental outcomes.
With extensive global and local research capability, Hanson focuses on advancing technology that reduces the environmental impact of production techniques and increases the effectiveness of site rehabilitation programs.
Our commitment to sustainability includes:
Reducing waste
Reducing CO2 footprint of cement and concrete
Developing sustainable concrete solutions
Reducing unnecessary water usage & contamination
Maximising water and soil quality
Planning around flora and fauna
We also promote sustainable building practices across the construction industry including the Infrastructure Sustainability Council of Australia and Green Building Council Australia.
Hanson is committed to giving back to the community. We proudly support local initiatives, charities and community groups. We host open days and sponsor education programs.
Engaging proactively with community stakeholders is important to us. We learn about specific needs and concerns to ensure minimal disruption for everyone.
We also employ locally to reduce travel times for our people and contribute to vital local infrastructure. It is our hope that this will better the lives of people in our communities and deliver seamless projects for customers.
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