Grain Operations Mobile Plant Operator

Universal Commodity Management; Chadderton; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Universal Commodity Management is seeking a hands-on, full-time operator to run front-end loaders, telehandlers, tractors, and other grain handling equipment at a busy grain storage facility in Victoria. You will support grain receival, stockpile management, and export packing while upholding safety and efficiency.

The role requires daily pre-start inspections, fault reporting, and collaborative teamwork within a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Experience operating agricultural mobile plant including front-end loaders, telehandlers or tractors.
• Experience in agriculture, grain handling, bulk commodities, or a similar operational environment.
• Ability to safely operate and inspect machinery.
• Solid understanding of workplace health and safety practices.
• Good communication skills and ability to work within a team.
• Reliable, motivated and able to work independently when required.
• Willingness to work additional hours during peak harvest periods.
• Relevant machinery licences, qualifications, or competency certifications (desirable).
• Previous experience working at grain receival or storage facilities (desirable).
• Current driver's licence (desirable).

Responsibilities

• Safely operate front-end loaders, telehandlers, tractors and other agricultural mobile plant.
• Load and unload grain trucks and assist with grain receival and outturn operations.
• Move and manage grain stockpiles within storage facilities.
• Operate machinery and equipment associated with grain storage and export container packing.
• Assist with the operation of grain augers, conveyors, and associated equipment.
• Conduct daily machinery pre-start inspections and routine maintenance checks.
• Identify and report mechanical faults, hazards, and maintenance requirements.
• Maintain clean, organised and safe work areas.
• Follow workplace health and safety procedures and company operating requirements.
• Work collaboratively with site management and other team members to ensure efficient daily operations.

Skills

Front-end loaders

Telehandlers

Tractors

Agriculture experience

Safety awareness

Team player

Independent worker

Licences desirable

Job description

Universal Commodity Management is seeking a hands-on, full-time operator to run front-end loaders, telehandlers, tractors, and other grain handling equipment at a busy grain storage facility in Victoria. You will support grain receival, stockpile management, and export packing while upholding safety and efficiency.

The role requires daily pre-start inspections, fault reporting, and collaborative teamwork within a supportive environment.