Asphalt Operative

Breedon Group plc; Corby; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company Pension Scheme

25 days annual leave

Share Saver Scheme

Company Life Assurance Scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Employee discounts

Career progression

Job summary

Breedon Group plc is seeking an Asphalt Plant Operator for our Corby site in Northamptonshire. You will batch asphalt and perform day-to-day maintenance of the plant, with loading shovel and weighbridge duties carried out in line with safety and quality procedures.

The role is permanent and full-time, offering a path for training, company pension, generous leave, share saver scheme and career progression within a safety-focused team.

Qualifications

• Experience in asphalt plants is advantageous.
• Flexibility and composure under pressure are important.

Responsibilities

• Batch asphalt and perform day-to-day plant maintenance.
• Operate loading shovel and weighbridge in line with safety, environmental and quality procedures.
• Assist with day-to-day site operations.

Skills

Experience in asphalt plant

Adaptable and calm under pressure

Job description

Asphalt Operative

Application Deadline: 25 September 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.

Join Us

If you're looking for a role that challenges you, offers progression, and contributes to building better futures, we'd love to hear from you. This position is an opportunity to grow your career

within a supportive and dynamic environment at Breedon Group.