Plant Operator

Boral; Montrose; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentoring

Permanent role

Overtime allowances

Equal opportunity employer

Job summary

Boral Quarries seeks a Plant Operator to join our Montrose team in a permanent full-time role. You will operate mobile and fixed plant equipment, perform stockpiling tasks and support crushing and processing activities, with a focus on safety and efficiency.

The role requires flexibility to work shifts, Monday to Saturday, and offers mentoring, ongoing development, and a competitive hourly rate with overtime and allowances.

Qualifications

• Experience in manufacturing, mechanical or quarry operations.
• Ability to safely operate multiple roles in an operational environment.
• Commitment to safety and environment.
• Ability to build effective working relationships.
• Willingness to work Monday to Saturday.

Responsibilities

• Operate mobile and fixed plant machinery.
• Conduct stockpiling operations.
• Safely operate crushing and processing plant.
• Carry out basic servicing and maintenance of plant and equipment.
• Identify and respond to problems, breakdowns and changes in routine.
• Participate in safety initiatives including pre-starts, toolbox talks and incident reporting.
• Engage in problem solving and continuous improvement activities.
• Work as a self-starter with minimal supervision.

Skills

Manufacturing operations

Mechanical operations

Safety mindset

Teamwork

Multi-role flexibility

Availability Mon-Sat

Job description

We have an exciting permanent, full-time opportunity for a Plant Operator to become an integral part of our Montrose team.

As the newest member of our team,you will ensure the safe and efficient operation of mobile plant equipment including but not limited to Excavators, Dump and Haul trucks and loaders. Become an essential part of our team and help drive our operations forward

This role will require flexibility to work shift work.

Your day will involve:

• Operation of mobile and fixed plant machinery
• Conducting stockpiling operations
• Safe operation of crushing & processing plant
• Basic servicing and maintenance of plant & equipment
• Identify and respond to problems, breakdowns and changes in routine
• Participation in safety initiatives including pre-starts, toolboxes and incident reporting
• Active participation in problem solving and continuous improvement activities.
• Be a self-starter who can work without direct supervision

What are we looking for?

The successful candidate must demonstrate:

• Experience in manufacturing, mechanical or quarry operations will be highly regarded
• Ability to safely and effectively carry out multiple roles in an operational environment
• A strong commitment to safety and the environment
• Demonstrated ability to develop effective working relationships with all people
• Availability and commitment to work Monday to Saturday essential

What’s on offer?

• Ongoing mentoring and guidance from industry leaders and subject matter experts
• Employment stability – permanent role
• Competitive hourly rate + overtime + allowances
• Work for an Equal Opportunity Employer – At Boral, we understand that diversity brings many benefits, and we are increasingly encouraging greater diversity within our workplaces.

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.