Front-End Loader Operator (Quarry & Stockpile) – Immediate Start

How2Apply Talent Network
East London, Eastern Cape
Full-time
Posted 1 day ago
Full-time Construction Code 10
R12 750 – R16 000/month
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Job Description

Real machine hours on real projects, with the road construction contractor working in and around East London. Someone who likes a bit of variety, but also likes doing things the right way, will enjoy this.

This post is East London-based, with most of your time spent at a road construction contractor.

What you'll actually do

  • Cut and trim road layers to level with the grader
  • Park the machine on level ground and lock it when you knock off
  • Grease the machine daily and report leaks or damage straight away
  • Record machine hours and fuel on the daily plant sheet
  • Compact layers with the roller until density tests pass

Must-haves

  • Good depth perception and no history of machine accidents
  • At least 2 years operating the machine on construction sites
  • Medical certificate of fitness for operating mobile plant
  • Can read grade pegs and understand cut and fill
  • Willing to work on projects outside your home town

What you get

  • Travel home paid at the end of each site shift cycle
  • Camp accommodation or a living-out allowance on remote sites
  • Refresher training on new machines

How to apply

  1. Make sure the role, the hours and working in East London really suit you before you apply.
  2. Have the following on hand (clear photos on your phone are fine at first): medical certificate of fitness plus driver's licence and PrDP if you have one.
  3. Use the form on this page. It takes about two minutes and you don't need to upload anything yet.
  4. Watch for a call or WhatsApp from How2Apply over the next 10 working days.

How2Apply recruits for this position on behalf of hiring employers around East London; applications go into our talent pool and shortlisted candidates are introduced directly.

Applying is free. Nobody from How2Apply will ever ask you to pay for anything to get this job.

How to stand out

  • You will likely do a practical test on the machine. Do the walk-around check out loud. It shows you work safely.
  • Put your operator certificate numbers on the CV. Site safety files need them before you start.

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Job details
SalaryR12 750 – R16 000/month
Job TypeFull-time
LocationEast London, Eastern Cape
CategoryConstruction
Experience5+ years
LicenseCode 10
Posted27 October 2026
Closing Date22 November 2026
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