Asphalt Plant Operative

Breedon Group plc; Bury St Edmunds; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction materials company in Bury St Edmunds is seeking an Asphalt Plant Operative to join their Cavenham team. You will be responsible for operating heavy machinery and supporting asphalt operations while ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations. We offer a competitive salary, company pension scheme, 25 days of holiday, and opportunities for training and career advancement in a supportive work environment.

Benefits

A tailored, competitive salary

Company pension scheme

25 days holiday per year

Life Assurance Scheme

Paid volunteer day

Employee Assistance Programme

Enhanced parental leave policy

Access to discounts on shops and brands

Training and career progression pathways

Responsibilities

• Learn to run the weighbridge and batch asphalt.
• Operate heavy machinery to support asphalt operations.
• Support team members in a fast-paced environment.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety policies.
• Adhere to best practice health & safety guidelines.
• Maintain cleanliness of work areas.

Skills

Reliable with a strong work ethic

Friendly, positive attitude

Commitment to health and safety

Conscientious approach to work

Flexible approach to tasks

Experience driving a Loading Shovel

Job description

Asphalt Plant Operative

Application Deadline: 13 February 2026

Department: Operations and Maintenance

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Cavenham Asphalt Plant, Suffolk

Description

We’re currently recruiting for an Operator to join our Asphalt team based at our Cavenham Asphalt Plant.

This role is based on a 48 hour per week contract plus overtime.

Key Responsibilities

• Working in the batching office where you’ll learn to run the weighbridge and batch asphalt.
• Operating heavy machinery such as a Loading Shovel to support our Asphalt operations.
• Supporting your team members in a fast-paced environment.
• Helping us to ensure compliance with environmental, health and safety policy and regulations, including manual handling and safe systems of work guidelines.
• Adhering to best Practice Health & Safety guidelines.
• Maintain good housekeeping practices ensuring all work areas are kept clean and tidy.

Skills, Knowledge & Expertise

• Reliable with a strong work ethic
• A friendly, positive attitude
• A commitment to health and safety
• A conscientious approach to your work
• Flexible approach to tasks and desire to work as part of a team
• It would be an advantage if you have worked in a similar role before and have experience of driving a Loading Shovel

Job Benefits

• A tailored, competitive salary
• Company pension scheme
• 25 days holiday per year, plus bank holidays on top
• Life Assurance Scheme
• 1 day per year to volunteer with a charity of your choice (fully paid!) and fund-matching up to £200 for charitable events
• Make a Material Difference Awards
• Employee Assistance Programme providing a wide range of health and wellbeing support 24/7
• Enhanced parental leave policyOption to participate in our ShareSave scheme
• Access to our employee benefits platform, giving you discounts on a wide variety of high street shops and brands
• Broad learning opportunities, training and career progression pathways