Asphalt Operative

Breedon Group; Corby; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company Pension Scheme

25 days annual leave, plus bank hols

Share Saver Scheme

Company Life Assurance Scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Employee discounts

Career progression opportunities

Job summary

Breedon Group is seeking an Asphalt Operative to join the Corby site in Northamptonshire. The role involves batching asphalt and carrying out day-to-day maintenance of the plant, plus operating a loading shovel and weighbridge in line with safety and quality procedures.

You will contribute to on-site operations, support safety culture, and ensure systems are operated in accordance with procedures. Training will be provided as needed.

Qualifications

• Experience in an asphalt plant is advantageous; training provided.
• Flexible and adaptable attitude; able to remain calm under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Batch asphalt and perform general day-to-day maintenance of the plant.
• Operate loading shovel and weighbridge in accordance with procedures.
• Support day-to-day site operations and uphold safety, environmental and quality standards.

Skills

Plant operations

Health & safety

Adaptable

Tools

Loading shovel

Weighbridge

Job description

Asphalt Operative

Application Deadline: 28 August 2026

Department: Operations and Maintenance

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Corby Asphalt & Concrete Plants, Northamptonshire

Description

We are currently seeking an Asphalt Plant Operator to join our team at Corby site.

Your key responsibilities will be to batch asphalt and carry out general day to day maintenance of the plant. Other roles will include operating a loading shovel and weighbridge operations, ensuring this is done in accordance with our safety, environmental and quality procedures.

You will also be required to assist with the day to day operations on site, including but not limited to:

• Day to day maintenance and operations of the asphalt plant
• Promoting the company’s safety culture through example
• Operate systems in accordance with procedures

Key Responsibilities

Your key responsibilities will be to batch asphalt and carry out general day to day maintenance of the plant. Other roles will include operating a loading shovel and weighbridge operations, ensuring this is done in accordance with our safety, environmental and quality procedures.

You will also be required to assist with the day to day operations on site, including but not limited to:

• Day to day maintenance and operations of the asphalt plant
• Promoting the company’s safety culture through example
• Operate systems in accordance with procedures

Skills, Knowledge & Expertise

• Experience of working within an asphalt plant would be an advantage as would a positive record and attitude towards health and safety, however training will be provided.
• You should be flexible and adaptable in your approach to work and be able to remain calm under pressure.

Job Benefits

• Company Pension Scheme
• 25 days annual leave, plus bank holidays on top
• Share Saver Scheme participation
• Company Life Assurance Scheme
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme for health and wellbeing support
• Discounts on a wide range of products through our employee benefits platform
• Broad learning opportunities and career progression pathways.

Diversity Statement: At Breedon Group, we are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where diversity is valued. We believe in equality of opportunity for all and encourage applications from a diverse range of candidates.