At a Glance
- Tasks: Operate automated batching systems to produce concrete and manage site operations.
- Company: Join Adbri, a leader in construction materials with a focus on safety and diversity.
- Benefits: Competitive pay, comprehensive training, paid certifications, and career progression opportunities.
- Other info: Enjoy a supportive culture that values safety and diversity.
- Why this job: Get hands-on experience in a stable career with real growth potential in a dynamic environment.
- Qualifications: Strong work ethic, teamwork skills, and basic computer literacy; driver's licence required.
The predicted salary is between 45401 - 55490 $ per year.
Are you someone who loves hands-on work, thrives in an environment where precision and quality matter, and is looking for a stable career with real growth potential? After water, concrete is the second most used material in the world. At Adbri, we produce and deliver the concrete that creates homes, schools, hospitals, and the infrastructure that connects us. Based at our Dry Creek plant, this permanent, full-time opportunity offers comprehensive training in operating our automated batching systems. You'll become a skilled operator with full autonomy, heavily involved in the workings of the plant, and positioned to grow your career with one of Australia's largest construction materials companies.
What You’ll Do
- Operate computerised batching plant machinery to produce concrete mix designs and dispatch to our truck fleet
- Coordinate truck movements within the site to ensure safe and efficient operations
- Manage raw materials – order, reconcile, and monitor inventory levels
- Operate mobile equipment including forklifts and front-end loaders
- Conduct regular maintenance and inspections of plant equipment
- Collaborate with allocators, drivers, and account managers to meet delivery requirements and timelines
What You’ll Need
- Enjoy working in a hands‑on, fast‑paced environment
- Strong work ethic and reliability
- A level head and the ability to multi‑task under pressure
- Strong communication and teamwork skills
- Basic computer literacy and confidence with technology
- Current driver's licence (C class)
Highly desirable
- Forklift licence
- Front End Loader licence
What We'll Provide
- Competitive remuneration package
- Comprehensive training including CCAA Concrete Basics Course
- Paid certifications – Forklift and Front End Loader licences (if not already held)
- Career progression across our national operations
- PPE and uniforms provided
Adbri Concrete & Quarries, formally Southern Quarries / Direct Mix Concrete, is a market leader in the supply of premixed concrete, aggregates, road base, sands, specialty products and agricultural lime to the South Australian building, construction, and infrastructure industries. Adbri Concrete & Quarries is a fully owned entity of Adbri; a constructions materials and industrial minerals manufacturing company that has been building a better Australia since 1882. Adbri's respected brands employ over 2,000 people nationally. Creating and supporting a safe and diverse workforce, Adbri Concrete puts Safety first and recognises that diversity in our workforce drives innovation, encourages creativity and better equips us to be Always Ready. We are committed to increasing diversity within our workforce and our industry.
Trainee Batcher in Adelaide employer: Adbri Concrete
At Adbri Concrete, we pride ourselves on being an excellent employer, offering a supportive work culture that fosters teamwork and hands-on learning. Located in the vibrant Dry Creek area of Adelaide, our trainees benefit from comprehensive training programs and clear pathways for career advancement within a leading company in the construction materials industry. Join us to be part of a stable and rewarding environment where your growth is our priority.
