Maintenance Technician (Electrical / Mechanical)

• Yarraville location | Sunday – Thursday (8pm – 4am)
• Work across automated production, packing and processing equipment in a 24/7 plant
• Retail & fuel discounts, extra leave & genuine career growth across the Adbri group

The role

We're looking for a hands-on Maintenance Technician to support a 24/7 dry mix production site. This opportunity is suited to either a qualified Maintenance Electrician, Fitter, or Boilermaker who enjoys fault finding, maintenance and troubleshooting across a range of industrial equipment.

You'll work across unloading systems, dryers, mixers, conveyors and palletising machinery, keeping equipment running safely and efficiently. The role involves both electrical and mechanical maintenance, with training provided on site-specific machinery and systems.

This is a Sunday – Thursday night shift role (8:00pm – 4:00am) where you'll be the key maintenance contact on shift, troubleshooting issues, maintaining plant reliability, and making real-time decisions that directly impact production.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out preventative and reactive maintenance across all plant equipment
• Diagnose faults and perform hands-on repairs across electrical and mechanical systems
• Maintain and update the maintenance management system (Guardian)
• Conduct routine inspections to identify hazards and improvement opportunities
• Manage and organise spare parts, stocktakes and inventory
• Support operations teams with real-time problem solving
• Liaise with equipment suppliers and international stakeholders when required
• Coordinate contractors and ensure all work is completed safely
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives across the site

Your Experience

We're looking for a practical, solutions-focused maintenance professional who enjoys working autonomously and solving problems. You're naturally curious, enjoy learning how machinery works, and take pride in keeping equipment operating reliably.

Essential

• A-Grade Electrician
• Mechanical Fitter
• Boilermaker
• Strong fault-finding and troubleshooting skills
• Experience working within an industrial, manufacturing or processing environment
• Ability to work independently and make sound decisions on shift
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills

For Mechanical Trades

• Disconnect/Reconnect Licence (or willingness to obtain)
• Exposure to electrical fault finding, motors, sensors or automated equipment will be highly regarded

Highly Regarded

• Mechanical maintenance experience including conveyors, belts, bearings, gearboxes and pneumatics
• Electrical fault finding and troubleshooting experience
• Experience with packing, processing or automated production machinery
• Confined Space and Forklift Licences
• Exposure to maintenance management systems and preventative maintenance programs

Benefits

• Join Adbri, an iconic Australian company - established in 1882, with 200+ plants, 8 brands and 5 joint ventures supplying essential construction materials nationwide!
• Structured learning and development pathways with real career progression opportunities
• Generous discounts including retail, fuel, car rental, Qantas Club and exclusive savings on Adbri products
• Extra leave options such as purchased leave, parental leave and volunteer leave
• Wellbeing support through our confidential Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Service awards and recognition celebrating your contribution and milestones

Our business

Recently acquired by Adbri, Independent Cement and Lime is an industry leading supplier of raw material and cement-blended products which have been supplying a wide range of industries across Victoria and NSW since 1987.

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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