Trainee Batcher

The Role

Looking for a hands-on career with long-term opportunities? Join Adbri and build your future in the construction materials industry.

Concrete is the second most-used material in the world after water, and every day Adbri helps build the homes, schools, hospitals and infrastructure that keep Australia moving. As a Trainee Batcher, you'll receive comprehensive on-the-job training, gain nationally recognised licences and develop the skills needed to operate a concrete batching plant safely and efficiently.

This permanent, full-time opportunity is ideal for someone who enjoys practical work, problem-solving and being part of a team that delivers a quality product to customers every day. Upon successful completion of your traineeship, you'll have the skills, confidence and autonomy to manage plant operations and explore further career opportunities across one of Australia's leading construction materials businesses.

This role will be located at Gawler.

What You'll Learn:

Technical Skills

• Concrete mix designs and production processes
• Batching plant operations and mobile equipment operation
• Quality control and product testing procedures

Problem Solving

• Identifying and resolving production issues
• Monitoring and adjusting plant performance
• Maintaining safety and operational efficiency

Teamwork & Communication

• Working closely with drivers, allocators, customers and operations teams
• Coordinating deliveries to meet customer requirements
• Developing strong communication and planning skills

Training & Licences Provided

• Forklift Licence
• Front End Wheel Loader Licence
• Cement Concrete & Aggregates Australia (CCAA) Concrete Basics Course
• Comprehensive on-the-job training and mentoring

Key Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor batching plant equipment to produce concrete to specification
• Coordinate truck movements to ensure safe and efficient site operations
• Conduct routine inspections, maintenance and housekeeping activities
• Monitor inventory levels and assist with production planning
• Work collaboratively with drivers, customers and operations teams to meet delivery schedules
• Maintain a strong focus on safety, quality and environmental standards

About You

You don't need industry experience to succeed—we're looking for the right attitude and willingness to learn.

You'll bring:

• A strong work ethic and positive attitude
• A genuine interest in hands-on work and operating machinery
• The ability to stay organised and manage multiple priorities
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Basic computer skills and confidence using technology
• A commitment to safety and continuous improvement
• This is an excellent opportunity to gain valuable skills, industry-recognised qualifications and a long-term career with a leading Australian manufacturer.

Our Business

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 fully owned entity of Adbri Limited; a constructions materials and industrial minerals manufacturing company that has been building a better Australia since 1882. Adbri's respected brands employ over 1500 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.

We will be progressively short listing - if this looks like it could be your next role, apply now.