Asphalt Plant Operator – Hands-On Production

Heidelberg Materials; Groby; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and bonus scheme

Overtime opportunities

Company benefits package

Ongoing training and development

Career progression within a leading国际

Job summary

Heidelberg Materials UK is hiring a Plant Operative for our asphalt team in Groby. You will operate plant machinery, support daily production, and help maintain safety and quality in a fast-paced environment.

Joining us means working with industry-leading equipment, ongoing training, and potential to broaden plant qualifications across sites. We value reliability, teamwork, and a proactive safety mindset.

Qualifications

• Experience operating plant machinery in quarry/asphalt/manufacturing settings.
• Strong health, safety and environmental standards commitment.
• Good communication and teamwork; detail-oriented and reliable.

Responsibilities

• Operate static and mobile plant equipment safely and efficiently.
• Manage start-up and shut-down procedures for asphalt plant.
• Monitor performance; maximise production while upholding quality.
• Plan daily production schedules based on customer needs and capacity.
• Carry out routine inspections and maintain documentation.
• Support refuelling, greasing and cleaning of plant and equipment.
• Identify hazards and report defects to maintain safe operations.

Skills

Plant machinery experience

Teamwork

Health and safety awareness

Communication skills

Education

NVQ or equivalent in mobile plant operation

EPIC certification (desirable)

Tools

Front-End Loaders

Dumpers

Mobile plant equipment

Job description

Heidelberg Materials UK is hiring a Plant Operative for our asphalt team in Groby. You will operate plant machinery, support daily production, and help maintain safety and quality in a fast-paced environment.

Joining us means working with industry-leading equipment, ongoing training, and potential to broaden plant qualifications across sites. We value reliability, teamwork, and a proactive safety mindset.