- Port Melbourne location | Join a busy, well-established and supportive team
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Monday – Friday, early starts + Saturdays as required | Full training provided
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Retail & fuel discounts, extra leave & genuine career growth across the Adbri group
The Role
We’re looking for a motivated and reliable Batcher / Despatcher (Plant Coordinator) to join the team at Central Premix Concrete in Port Melbourne. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone wanting to step into the concrete industry or build on existing construction or operational experience. You don’t need previous batching experience - we’re open to training the right person who is eager to learn, has a strong work ethic and enjoys working in a fast-paced team environment!
This role offers real variety where no two days are the same – combining concrete batching, customer service, scheduling, loader operation and plant coordination. You’ll play a key role in supporting major construction and infrastructure projects across Melbourne!
Your responsibilities will include:
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Taking customer phone and email orders and enquiries
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Scheduling and allocating agitator drivers and trucks to customer jobs
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Operating the concrete batching system (Command)
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Coordinating drivers and ensuring deliveries are on time
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Handling customer updates, delays, rescheduling and service issues
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Monitoring stock levels and coordinating raw material requirements (including operating a front-end loader)
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Completing plant pre-starts, daily housekeeping and ensuring safe plant operation
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Processing delivery dockets and end-of-day administration
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Supporting fatigue management and Chain of Responsibility compliance
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Maintaining environmental and safety standards across the site
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Conducting toolbox talks and safety meetings
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Liaising with customers, drivers and internal operational teams throughout the day
Hours: Monday – Friday (rostered shifts are between the hours of 5am – 5pm, with flexibility needed for busy periods) and you may be required to participate in Saturdays as required
Commute with ease – we'll provide an e-tag to cover tolls when travelling to and from work!
About You:
We are open to experienced concrete industry candidates as well as strong operational professionals from related industries who bring the right attitude and willingness to learn. To be successful, you will ideally have:
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Experience in concrete, construction, civil, transport or building materials (eg batching, concrete operations, logistics coordination or plant operations)
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Strong customer service and communication skills
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The ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment
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Good organisational and problem-solving skills
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A proactive and safety-focused mindset
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The ability to lead and coordinate drivers and daily operations effectively
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Front-end loader experience or willingness to learn
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A strong work ethic and reliable attendance
Benefits:
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Join Adbri, an iconic Australian company - established in 1882, with 200+ plants, 8 brands and 5 joint ventures supplying essential construction materials nationwide!
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Structured learning and development pathways with real career progression opportunities
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Generous discounts including retail, fuel, car rental, Qantas Club and exclusive savings on Adbri products
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Extra leave options such as purchased leave, parental leave and volunteer leave
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Wellbeing support through our confidential Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
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Service awards and recognition celebrating your contribution and milestones
Our business:
Central Pre-Mix Concrete, is an integrated concrete and aggregate operation. We own six concrete plants, a hard rock aggregate quarry & modern batch plants are located at Deer Park, Campbellfield, Hallam, Port Melbourne, Pakenham and Gisborne. We also have a fleet of agitator trucks & an aggregate and cement cartage fleet. Central Pre-Mix Concrete is a fully owned entity of Adbri Limited; a construction materials and industrial minerals manufacturing company. Adbri's portfolio of respected brands employs over 1500 people nationally and provides the cement, lime, concrete, aggregates, masonry products and industrial minerals essential for the transition to a low carbon economy.
About Adbri:
Adbri is majority owned by CRH and is a market leader in the manufacture and supply of construction materials and industrial minerals which has been building a better Australia since 1882. Adbri's respected brands employ over 2800 people nationally producing cement, lime, concrete, aggregates, concrete products and industrial minerals.
About CRH:
CRH (NYSE: CRH) is the leading global provider of building materials solutions that build, connect and improve our world. Employing 80,000 people at 4,000 operating locations in 28 countries, CRH has market leadership positions in North America, Europe and Australia. As the essential partner for transportation and critical infrastructure projects, complex non-residential construction and outdoor living solutions, CRH’s unique offering of materials, products and value-added services helps to deliver a more resilient and sustainable built environment. The company is ranked among sector leaders by Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) rating agencies. A Fortune Global 500 company, CRH’s shares are listed on the NYSE and LSE.
For more information visit: www.crh.com
Creating a safe and supportive diverse workforce
Adbri 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.
We will be progressively short listing - if this role looks like it could be your next role, apply now.
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