Production Officer - Concrete

Aurora Construction Materials; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Aurora Construction Materials in Melbourne's north (Epping/Beveridge) is seeking a Concrete Plant Production Officer / Yards Person to help operate our batching plants and support logistics across multiple sites. The role includes hands-on batching, equipment operation, and yard coordination in a fast-paced production environment.

You will handle concrete loads, loaders, maintenance permits, lubrication, and cash handling while maintaining safety and quality standards.

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar role is desirable.
• Strong facilitation and teamwork skills.
• Front end loader ticket and computer literacy required.

Responsibilities

• Batch concrete loads to agitator trucks (core activity).
• Operate a small front end loader to fill plant product bins with sand and stone.
• Raise and review maintenance permits.
• Grease and lubricate machinery.
• Cash processing and related tasks.

Skills

Teamwork

Front end loader ticket

Computer literacy

Job description

An innovative and developing business, Aurora Construction Materials is one of Victoria’s leading producers of concrete, crushed rock and aggregates and using predominantly upcycled materials. Exciting opportunities exist for a highly motivated Concrete Plant Production Officer and Yards Person to become an integral part of our team.

Based in Melbourne’s North (Epping and Beveridge), the positions will be responsible for delivering performance and customer satisfaction within our concrete business. The role commences at Aurora Epping, with floating coverage required at our brand new Aurora Beveridge plant.

What you’ll be doing

Reporting to the Concrete Plant Manager, our Concrete Plant Production Officers and Yards Persons are critical members of our concrete batching plants, responsible for operating and improving the use of our fixed assets (batching plant) and mobile assets (front end loaders).

Key Responsibilities

50% Core concrete batching activities such as:

Batching concrete loads to agitator trucks.

Operating a small front end loader to fill plant product bins with sand and stone

50% Secondary plant coordination activities such as:

Raising and reviewing permits for maintenance work

Greasing and lubrication of machinery

Cash processing

Who you are

You’re a team player, willing to coach and share knowledge with our Concrete production and logistics teams. You’re not afraid to use initiative and make good, effective decisions. You are approachable and calm under pressure.

Experience in a similar role is desirable. Strong facilitation, front end loader ticket and computer literacy skills are also required.

Please note that this role may involve regular early morning starts, late finishes, and regular Saturday shifts (usually half days).

Why Aurora?

We’re embarking upon an operational journey to create a sustainable, high-performance environment. You’ll be given the autonomy to make effective change and put your own personal stamp on the business. To help you flourish, we’ll give you the support you need to bring your vision to fruition. We are an equal opportunity employer; we value our people, promoting and encouraging a healthy work-life balance.

A competitive remuneration is available to the right candidate.