Maintainer Operator

Cockburn Cement Ltd; Town Of Port Hedland; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing Allowance

15% Shift Allowance

Salary Packaging

Health Insurance Discount

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

Cockburn Cement Ltd is seeking a safety-focused Maintainer Operator for our Pilbara operations in Port Hedland. You will operate and maintain plant, support daily/weekly plans, and collaborate with the team to ensure safety, efficiency, and continuous improvement.

The role offers a 15% shift allowance and a housing allowance, plus salary packaging, corporate health insurance discounts, and an EAP. A strong mechanical aptitude and WHS knowledge are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years’ experience in a similar operational or team-based role.
• Strong understanding of warehouse or logistics processes.
• Mechanical aptitude with the ability to replace parts and troubleshoot equipment.
• Experience operating telehandlers (or equivalent machinery).
• Knowledge of WHS systems, operational risk assessment, and safe work practices.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in diverse teams and support change initiatives.
• Computer literacy (MS Outlook) and ability to follow digital work instructions.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain mobile and fixed plant to support daily and weekly operational plans.
• Perform mechanical servicing and minor repairs on plant and equipment.
• Coordinate internal and external resources under direction of the Team Leader.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, environmental and quality systems.
• Promote a positive safety culture and lead by example in applying Life Saving Rules.
• Report activities, incidents, near misses, and quality issues; support investigations and improvements.
• Ensure contractors meet compliance requirements through our online Contractor management system.
• Work collaboratively within the team and support continuous improvement initiatives.
• Engage in special projects and deliver assigned improvement tasks.
• Maintain strong communication with customers and stakeholders.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Teamwork

Communication

MS Outlook

Tools

Telehandler operation

Forklift operation

Contractor management system

Job description

The Role

Cockburn Cement is seeking a safety-focused and hands-on Maintainer Operator to join our Pilbara operations in Port Hedland. Reporting to the Pilbara Supervisor, this role is responsible for the safe and efficient operation of plant and equipment used for unloading, storing, decanting, and loading transport trucks in line with daily and weekly schedules.

You will work closely with the site team to ensure operational continuity, maintain equipment, and contribute to improvement initiatives across the facility.

This position includes a generous Housing Allowance to support local living arrangements in the Port Hedland region. In addition, you will receive a competitive salary including a 15% shift allowance, access to salary packaging, corporate health insurance discounts, and our Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain mobile and fixed plant to support daily and weekly operational plans.
• Perform mechanical servicing and minor repairs on plant and equipment.
• Coordinate internal and external resources under direction of the Team Leader.
• Ensure compliance with all health, safety, environmental and quality systems.
• Promote a positive safety culture and lead by example in applying our Life Saving Rules.
• Report activities, incidents, near misses, and quality issues; support investigations and implement improvements.
• Ensure contractors meet compliance requirements through our online Contractor management system.
• Work collaboratively within the team and support continuous improvement initiatives.
• Engage in special projects and deliver assigned improvement tasks.
• Maintain strong communication with customers and stakeholders.

About You

• Minimum 3 years’ experience in a similar operational or team-based role.
• Strong understanding of warehouse or logistics processes.
• Mechanical aptitude with the ability to replace parts and troubleshoot equipment.
• Experience operating telehandlers (or equivalent machinery).
• Knowledge of WHS systems, operational risk assessment, and safe work practices.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in diverse teams and support change initiatives.
• Computer literacy (MS Outlook) and ability to follow digital work instructions.

Required Licences & Tickets

• Current WA Driver’s Licence
• Forklift Licence
• Telehandler Operator Ticket
• EWP & Working at Heights - Desirable
• First Aid certification - Desirable

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.