Plant Operator (Fixed Plant)

Boral; Bacchus Marsh; On-site; AUD 41,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training & development

Job stability

Competitive pay with loadings

Equal opportunity

Health & safety focus

Job summary

Boral Quarries in Bacchus Marsh is seeking a Plant Operator to join our safety‑conscious team. You will operate and maintain plant machinery, monitor production metrics and troubleshoot issues, with shift work required.

Ideal candidates bring proven machinery experience, strong teamwork and good computer skills for batching and reporting. We value safety, quality and reliable performance in a fast-paced quarry environment.

Qualifications

• Must have a strong safety focus and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Computer skills for batching, reporting and stock management are required.
• Proven experience operating machinery such as loaders, excavators and dump trucks.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate fixed/washing plant and quarry mobile plant (Telehandlers).
• Perform basic maintenance and housekeeping duties.
• Participate in problem solving and continuous improvement activities.
• Engage in safety initiatives including pre-starts and incident reporting.
• Manage daily administration including stock control and reporting.
• Inspect and maintain plant equipment and trucks.
• Maintain a clean, safe work environment.

Skills

Safety focus

Batching

Stock management

Communication

Teamwork

Self-motivated

Shift work

Independent work

Tools

PLC operation

Loader operation

Excavator operation

Dump trucks

Job description

Based out of our Bacchus Marsh quarry, we have an exciting opportunities available for a Plant Operators to join our high performing and committed team.

As the newest member of our team, you will be responsible for undertaking operational duties in a safe and responsible manner. You will also operate and maintain machinery, monitor production metrics, and troubleshoot any issues that arise.

This role involves working shift work.

Your Day will involve:

• Safe operation of fixed/washing plant, including PLC use and other quarry mobile plant as required (Telehandlers)
• Basic maintenance and housekeeping duties, including shovelling and hosing.
• Active participation in problem solving and continuous improvement activities
• Participation in safety initiatives including pre-starts, toolboxes and incident reporting
• Managing daily administration, including stock control and reporting when required.
• Inspecting and maintaining plant equipment and trucks.
• General housekeeping and maintaining a safe work environment.

What we are looking for?

• A strong safety focus and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Sound computer skills for batching, reporting, and stock management.
• Proven experience operating machinery such as loaders, excavators and dump trucks.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
• Self-motivated with a strong commitment to safety and quality
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively within a team with minimal supervision
• Availability to work shift work

What’s on Offer?

• Opportunity for training and genuine career development opportunities
• Employment stability
• Competitive hourly rate with loadings!
• Equal opportunity employer
• Organisation dedicated to health and safety of employees

About Boral Quarries

Boral is Australia’s leading quarry operator, with 76 quarries, sand pits and gravel operations, supplying about 30 million tonnes of product annually. Our raw materials of stone, gravel and sand are used to build our homes, workplaces, public buildings, roads, and key infrastructure projects.

Our people provide solutions to help customers and stakeholders build a sustainable future in a changing world. Our values are what matters to us and guide our behaviours: Safety, Teamwork, Ambition, Accountability and Respect.

We’re proud of our legacy as a great Australian business and have a strong foundation to improve and continue fulfilling our purpose and what we do best - building something great.

Boral values and is committed to creating a diverse working environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All suitable applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, disability or age.