Concrete Batcher / Plant Operator

Adbri Limited; Katherine; Hybrid; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career progression

Employee discounts on Adbri products

Extra leave options

EAP support

Job summary

Adbri Concrete is seeking a motivated Batcher / Plant Operator for our Katherine operation. You’ll gain hands-on experience in batching, loader operation, scheduling and customer service in a fast-paced team.

No batching experience required; we offer training. Responsibilities include taking orders, coordinating deliveries, operating the batching system, keeping the site safe and compliant, and supporting stock control and admin.

Qualifications

• Experience in concrete, construction, civil, transport or building materials.
• Strong communication and customer service skills.
• Good organisational and problem-solving ability.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced operational environment.
• Basic computer skills and confidence using systems.
• Strong safety focus and willingness to follow procedures.
• Reliable work ethic and eagerness to learn.
• Loader experience is highly regarded, but training can be provided.

Responsibilities

• Taking customer phone and email orders
• Scheduling and allocating concrete deliveries
• Operating the concrete batching system
• Coordinating drivers and ensuring deliveries are on time
• Loader operation to feed raw materials into the plant
• Monitoring and ordering raw material stock
• Completing plant pre-starts and daily housekeeping
• Processing delivery dockets and end-of-day administration
• Assisting with monthly stocktakes
• Maintaining a safe, organised and compliant site

Skills

Concrete experience

Communication

Organisation

Problem solving

Computer skills

Safety focus

Work ethic

Loader experience

Job description

The role

We’re looking for a motivated and reliable Batcher / Plant Operator to join the team at Adbri Concrete’s busy Katherine operation. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone wanting to step into the concrete industry or build on existing construction or operational experience. You don’t need previous batching experience - we’re open to training the right person who is eager to learn, has a strong work ethic and enjoys working in a fast-paced team environment!

This role offers real variety where no two days are the same – combining concrete batching, customer service, scheduling, loader operation and plant coordination.

Whether you come from construction, civil, manufacturing or building materials, this role offers the chance to develop valuable industry skills in a hands-on operational role with long-term career potential.

Working as part of a small team, your day-to-day duties will include:

• Taking customer phone and email orders
• Scheduling and allocating concrete deliveries
• Operating the concrete batching system
• Coordinating drivers and ensuring deliveries are on time
• Loader operation to feed raw materials into the plant
• Monitoring and ordering raw material stock
• Completing plant pre-starts and daily housekeeping
• Processing delivery dockets and end-of-day administration
• Assisting with monthly stocktakes
• Maintaining a safe, organised and compliant site

Hours

Monday – Friday (rostered shifts are between the hours of 5am – 5pm) and you may be required to participate in Saturdays as required.

What we’re looking for

We’re open to training the right person - attitude matters more than experience. To be successful, you’ll have:

• Experience in concrete, construction, civil, transport or building materials
• Strong communication and customer service skills
• Good organisational and problem-solving ability
• Ability to work in a fast-paced operational environment
• Basic computer skills and confidence using systems
• Strong safety focus and willingness to follow procedures
• Reliable work ethic and eagerness to learn
• Loader experience is highly regarded, but not essential - full training can be provided.

Benefits

• Join Adbri, an iconic Australian company - established in 1882, with 200+ plants, 8 brands and 5 joint ventures supplying essential construction materials nationwide!
• Structured learning and development pathways with real career progression opportunities
• Generous discounts including retail, fuel, car rental, Qantas Club and exclusive savings on Adbri products
• Extra leave options such as purchased leave, parental leave and volunteer leave
• Wellbeing support through our confidential Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Service awards and recognition celebrating your contribution and milestones

Our Business

Adbri Concrete & Quarries is a fully owned entity of Adbri; a constructions materials and industrial minerals manufacturing company that originated in Adelaide and has been building a better Australia since 1882. Adbri's respected brands employ over 1500 people and together provide cement, lime, concrete, aggregates, concrete products and industrial minerals nationally.

About Adbri

Adbri is majority owned by CRH and is a market leader in the manufacture and supply of construction materials and industrial minerals which has been building a better Australia since 1882. Adbri's respected brands employ over 2800 people nationally producing cement, lime, concrete, aggregates, concrete products and industrial minerals.

About CRH

CRH (NYSE: CRH) is the leading global provider of building materials solutions that build, connect and improve our world. Employing 80,000 people at 4,000 operating locations in 28 countries, CRH has market leadership positions in North America, Europe and Australia. As the essential partner for transportation and critical infrastructure projects, complex non-residential construction and outdoor living solutions, CRH’s unique offering of materials, products and value‑added services helps to deliver a more resilient and sustainable built environment. The company is ranked among sector leaders by Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) rating agencies. A Fortune Global 500 company, CRH’s shares are listed on the NYSE and LSE.

For more information visit: www.crh.com

Creating a safe and supportive diverse workforce

Adbri recognises that diversity in our workforce drives innovation, encourages creativity and better equips us to be Always Ready. We are committed to increasing diversity within our workforce and our industry.