Maintainer Operator

Cockburn Cement Limited; Shire Of Harvey; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Cockburn Cement Limited in WA is seeking a safety‑focused Fixed Plant Operator to run its fixed production plant, converting Quicklime through hydration into Milk of Lime. You will ensure product quality, meet customer requirements and maintain safe, efficient operations.

The role suits someone with hands‑on experience in fixed production or heavy industrial environments, with ability to assist with basic mechanical repairs and troubleshooting.

Qualifications

• WA Driver’s Licence is required.
• Experience operating fixed plant, batching plant or production equipment.
• Strong commitment to workplace health and safety.
• Good mechanical aptitude and ability to troubleshoot.
• Attention to detail and ability to follow process controls.
• Basic computer skills: MS Office, Excel and email.
• First Aid Certificate with LV Rescue and CPR.
• Quality control or sampling experience is desirable but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Operate the production plant safely and efficiently to Adbri standards.
• Convert Quicklime through hydration to Milk of Lime product.
• Load bulk tankers with Hydrated Lime and Milk of Lime.
• Perform product sampling and basic quality testing.
• Monitor plant performance and troubleshoot equipment or process issues.
• Ensure production orders are completed on time and to spec.
• Follow process controls and maintain accurate records.
• Liaise with customer service to support orders and delivery needs.
• Monitor stock levels to support continuous production.
• Identify opportunities to reduce waste and improve efficiency.
• Work independently and as part of a small operational team.

Skills

Fixed plant operation

Mechanical aptitude

Safety compliance

Troubleshooting

Attention to detail

MS Office / Email basics

First Aid / LV Rescue & CPR

Quality control / sampling

Tools

Forklift licence

Job description

The Role

Cockburn Cement is seeking a safety-focused and mechanically minded Fixed Plant Operator to join our operations team.

In this role, you will be responsible for the safe and efficient operation of a fixed continuous production plant, converting Quicklime through a hydration process into finished Milk of Lime product. You will play an important role in maintaining product quality, meeting customer requirements and ensuring production runs safely, efficiently and to specification.

This opportunity would suit someone with hands‑on experience in fixed production, batching plant or heavy industrial operations, along with the ability to assist with basic mechanical repairs and troubleshooting.

You will be joining a small, supportive and experienced team where safety, reliability and teamwork are highly valued.

Responsibilities

• Operate the production plant safely and efficiently in line with Adbri standards, site procedures and regulatory requirements.
• Convert Quicklime through the hydration process into finished Milk of Lime product.
• Load bulk tankers with Hydrated Lime and Milk of Lime products.
• Conduct product sampling and complete basic quality testing.
• Monitor plant performance and assist with troubleshooting equipment or process issues.
• Ensure production orders are completed on time and within specification.
• Follow process control requirements and maintain accurate operational records.
• Liaise with the customer service team to support customer orders and delivery requirements.
• Monitor product stock levels to support continuous production.
• Identify opportunities to reduce waste, improve efficiency and support continuous improvement.
• Work both independently and as part of a small operational team.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will bring:

• A valid WA Driver’s Licence.
• Demonstrated experience operating fixed plant, batching plant or production equipment.
• Strong commitment to workplace health and safety.
• Good mechanical aptitude and the ability to assist with basic troubleshooting.
• Sound attention to detail and ability to follow process controls.
• Basic computer skills, including MS Office, Excel and email.
• First Aid Certificate, including LV Rescue and CPR.
• Quality control, product sampling or testing experience, desirable but not essential.

Preferred, but not essential

• Valid Forklift Licence.
• Forklift and plant operation experience in a heavy industrial environment.
• Confined Space Entry certification.
• Working Safely at Heights certification.
• Equipment and Process Isolation training.

Our Business

Cockburn Cement is the leading Western Australian manufacturer of cement, lime, packaged cement and drymix products. For over 60 years we have played a key part in the development of Western Australia with our products used in infrastructure, residential projects, mining and agricultural sectors.

Cockburn Cement is a fully owned entity of Adbri; a construction materials and industrial minerals manufacturing company that has been building a better Australia since 1882. Adbri's portfolio of respected brands employs over 1500 people nationally and provides cement, lime, concrete, aggregates, masonry products and industrial minerals.

A safe and supportive environment

Cockburn Cement puts safety first and recognises that diversity in our workforce drives innovation and encourages creativity.