General Operative

Holcim; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary

bonus

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Health & Safety focus

Enhanced family benefits

Women Empowered mentoring program

Remote GP service

Career progression opportunities

Staff discounts

Job summary

Holcim UK is seeking a hands-on operative to perform daily pre-start checks, operate mobile plant such as telehandler and skidsteer, and attend required training. You will follow risk assessments, maintain high housekeeping standards, and support stock control on site.

Rotational shift pattern: two weeks on days, two weeks on nights. You will work with a collaborative team and be committed to safety, with training provided.

Qualifications

• Willing to operate mobile plant with full training and certification provided.
• Follow risk assessments and safe working procedures.
• Strong numeracy and literacy to record checks and procedures.
• Able to work in a hands-on, team-based environment.
• Commitment to safety and site housekeeping.

Responsibilities

• Carry out and record daily pre-start checks/inspections.
• Operate mobile plant (e.g., telehandler, mini digger, skidsteer) after training.
• Attend required training courses and keep certification up to date.
• Maintain high standards of housekeeping around the site.
• Assist with maintenance checks, lubrication and minor repairs.
• Oversee stock control and ensure correct stock bays and hoppers.
• Work a rotational schedule: two weeks on days, two weeks on nights.

Skills

Collaborative

Safety-conscious

Adaptive

Numeracy & literacy

Willingness to learn

Tools

Weighbridge software

Plant management systems

Job description

About Holcim

We are leaders in supplying innovative, sustainable building solutions to the UK construction industry; building progress for people and the planet.

Since 1858, we’ve helped shape the UK; powering the construction of homes and hospitals, roads and railways, schools and cities alike.

Our mission is to make sustainable construction a reality, through purposeful action that tackles real carbon and climate challenges. We are dedicated to helping Britain grow and thrive - by doing the right thing, doing it together, and making a difference.

Holcim UK Company Benefits

• Competitive Salary, plus bonus, 25 days holiday + your local bank holidays (with options to increase) and other benefits and other benefits- all recognising the contribution you bring
• Be valued and supported, working as part of a highly respected team in a business that has a huge focus on Health & Safety
• We care about you and your family. That’s why we offer enhanced family benefits, including maternity, paternity, and adoption leave. We understand that your personal life and family well-being are just as important as your career, so we’re committed to supporting you every step of the way.
• Be part of something bigger with our "Women Empowered - Stronger Together Mentor Program," designed to support, inspire, and uplift women across the business.
• Free 24/7 remote GP service for you and your household, offering medical advice, prescriptions, referrals, and same-day appointments.
• Opportunities for career progression both at home and abroad
• Join our affinity groups selected by and populated by our employees which bring together employees with similar backgrounds and interests to have powerful influence on the workplace
• Staff discounts including special rates for garden landscaping products

The Opportunity

To carry out & record statutory daily pre-start checks/inspections and report any defects.

Operation of other mobile plant, such as telehandler, mini digger, skidsteer, subject to training & certification.

Attendance on required training courses.

Safe operation of fixed plant & loading shovel following Company procedures, training/certification and authorisation. This can involve long periods of time where concentration is essential.

Understanding and working to risk assessments & safe methods of work.

Assist with maintenance daily checks, plant lubrication and minor plant repairs/maintenance.

Maintaining a high standard of housekeeping around the site (i.e. manual handling, cleaning, washing down, decorating, filling potholes, pushing up stockpiles etc).

Stock control - reporting on aggregate stock levels & requirements, and ensuring that stocks are in the correct stock bays & hoppers.

This role operates on a rotational schedule, consisting of two weeks on day shifts followed by two weeks on night shifts.

Who you are

You are a conscientious, dependable individual who enjoys active, hands-on work and thrives as part of a collaborative team. You value a workplace culture where safety, mutual trust, and practical cooperation come first.

To succeed in this role, you bring:

• A collaborative and positive spirit: You communicate openly, listen well, and enjoy working alongside colleagues to achieve shared team goals.
• A safety-conscious approach: You take personal responsibility for a safe working environment, adhere carefully to shared processes, and watch out for the wellbeing of those around you.
• Practical adaptability: You are comfortable working across varied tasks - from managing machinery to helping visitors - and bring a calm, sensible approach to everyday problem-solving.
• Good foundational numeracy and literacy: You can follow written procedures clearly, record pre-start checks accurately, and use straightforward digital weighbridge and plant systems.
• Enthusiasm to learn: Experience with mobile plant (telehandler, mini digger, skidsteer) or asphalt operations is welcomed, but full comprehensive training and certification are provided to help you develop your skills.

We are committed to building a diverse environment and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. You will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability or age.