Plant Technician

Cement Australia; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Job security

Competitive salary & benefits

Equal Opportunity Employer

Job summary

Cement Australia Pty Limited is seeking a Plant Technician (Maintainer Operator) to join our Clyde and Glebe Terminals. A trade-qualified mechanical fitter with hands-on maintenance experience is essential to keep terminal operations safe and efficient.

The role covers preventative maintenance, breakdown response, fabrication and installation, plus support for rail unloading and product movements. This is a full-time, day-shift position with overtime as needed.

Qualifications

• Mechanical Trade Qualification.
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in a trade-related role within heavy manufacturing or industrial environments.
• Strong fault finding and mechanical troubleshooting capability.
• Experience completing preventative and breakdown maintenance.
• Familiarity with fabrication and installation works.
• Experience working with small hand and power tools.
• Basic SAP and Microsoft Excel skills.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• A proactive mindset with a focus on continuous improvement.
• Experience within bulk materials handling, transport loading/unloading or terminal environments (highly desirable).
• Current Confined Space and Working at Heights tickets.
• EWP Licence (desirable).

Responsibilities

• Carry out preventative and planned maintenance activities across terminal plant and equipment.
• Respond promptly to breakdowns, troubleshoot faults and complete mechanical repairs to minimise downtime.
• Complete fabrication, installation and mechanical project work to support capital improvements and upgrades.
• Raise maintenance notifications and provide feedback to support effective planning, scheduling and inventory management.
• Support rail and ship unloading activities and terminal operations in accordance with regulatory requirements.
• Monitor silo capacity and support stock management activities to maintain uninterrupted supply.
• Ensure storage, loading and unloading facilities remain available to support customer demand.
• Maintain strong product quality standards and minimise contamination risks.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and uphold high housekeeping standards.
• Work safely and comply with Cement Australia’s SHEQ standards, permit systems and isolation procedures.

Skills

Fault finding

Mechanical troubleshooting

Hand & power tools

Communication & teamwork

Continuous improvement mindset

Terminal/bulk materials handling (des.

Education

Mechanical Trade Qualification

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Are you a trade-qualified Mechanical Fitter or Maintainer looking for a stable, hands‑on role with a well‑established and respected company? Cement Australia is currently seeking a Plant Technician (internally known as a Maintainer Operator) to join our team based at our Clyde and Glebe Terminals.

In this role, you will play a critical part in keeping terminal operations running safely and efficiently through preventative maintenance, breakdown response, fabrication and installation activities, while also supporting terminal operations including rail unloading and product movements.

This is an exciting opportunity to work across a diverse range of mechanical and operational activities within a national industry leader.

Roster

This is a Monday to Friday day shift position, with overtime available as required to support operational requirements, breakdowns and vessel shipments.

Your Opportunity

As a Maintainer Operator you will:

• Carry out preventative and planned maintenance activities across terminal plant and equipment.
• Respond promptly to breakdowns, troubleshoot faults and complete mechanical repairs to minimise downtime.
• Complete fabrication, installation and mechanical project work to support capital improvements and upgrades.
• Raise maintenance notifications and provide feedback to support effective planning, scheduling and inventory management.
• Support rail and ship unloading activities and terminal operations in accordance with regulatory requirements.
• Monitor silo capacity and support stock management activities to maintain uninterrupted supply.
• Ensure storage, loading and unloading facilities remain available to support customer demand.
• Maintain strong product quality standards and minimise contamination risks.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and uphold high housekeeping standards.
• Work safely and comply with Cement Australia’s SHEQ standards, permit systems and isolation procedures.

This role offers a varied work environment combining maintenance, operational support and project activities with the opportunity to build a long‑term career.

What You’ll Bring

• Mechanical Trade Qualification
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in a trade‑related role within heavy manufacturing or industrial environments
• Strong fault finding and mechanical troubleshooting capability
• Experience completing preventative and breakdown maintenance
• Familiarity with fabrication and installation works
• Experience working with small hand and power tools
• Basic SAP and Microsoft Excel skills
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• A proactive mindset with a focus on continuous improvement
• Experience within bulk materials handling, transport loading/unloading or terminal environments (highly desirable)
• Current Confined Space and Working at Heights tickets
• EWP Licence (desirable)

Why Join Cement Australia?

• Competitive Salary & Benefits!
• Job Security: This is a full‑time role offering reliable and ongoing work.
• Be Yourself: Be your authentic self in a diverse and dedicated workplace where we focus on achieving great results together.

Who We Are

Cement Australia has been at the heart of the nation’s infrastructure for decades, proudly standing as Australia’s leading supplier of cementitious products and services.

With our operations now extending across all states and territories - including expanded manufacturing and distribution capabilities in Western Australia - our national footprint continues to strengthen to support Australia’s growing construction and infrastructure needs

But we’re more than just cement. Our diverse operations include heavy industrial manufacturing, coal and limestone mining, bulk transport distribution, rail and shipping logistics, and innovative waste management through Geocycle, where we turn challenges into sustainable solutions.

At Cement Australia, we believe in empowering our people with the tools, support, and opportunities to make a real impact. Join a collaborative team that values work‑life balance and thrives on innovation. Together, we’re building a safer, healthier, and more sustainable future—driven by a shared commitment to excellence and our core values.

What Else You Need to Know

• References, a pre‑employment medical and background check are part of the recruitment process.
• Cement Australia is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
• We welcome applications from Australian residents with valid working rights.