mobile plant operator

Heidelberg Materials AG; Wareham; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction materials company based in Wareham is looking for a skilled operator to manage Front End Loaders and other mobile plant equipment. The role emphasizes safety and maintenance while adhering to health regulations and company standards. Candidates must hold relevant certifications and demonstrate proficiency in operating heavy machinery. The job offers competitive compensation, a flexible work environment, and generous holiday policies.

Benefits

Bonus incentives

Generous pension schemes

27 days holiday

Enhanced maternity/paternity leave

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• GCSE 4+ Maths and English required.
• Certification by EPIC to operate mobile plant.
• Experience in operating machinery safely and efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Operate a Front End Loader for sand handling.
• Perform maintenance on mobile plant equipment.
• Adhere to company health & safety policies.

Skills

Operating mobile plant machinery

Adhering to health and safety regulations

Maintenance of mobile plant

Education

GCSE 4+ Maths and English

NVQ level 2 in mobile plant operations

Tools

FEL (Front End Loader)

Job description

Overview

Purpose of the role

The primary role of this job entails operating a FEL - Front end Loading shovel. It is imperative for the operator to ensure the safe and proper operation of these machines. Furthermore, they may be expected to operate any other mobile plant machinery, as directed by Site Management, provided they are certified to do so safely and efficiently. Additionally, the job involves performing maintenance tasks on mobile plant equipment as required by both the manufacturer and Heidelberg Materials. Moreover, the operator may be assigned other tasks within their capabilities on the main processing plant, in accordance with recommendations from Site Management. This role demands a strong emphasis on safety and efficient equipment operation.

Key accountabilities

• Primarily to operate a FEL ( Front end loading shovel ) de stocking sand from a wash plant and loading HGV's with sand.
• To be able to operate the machine in a safe and proper manner.
• To be able to operate any other mobile plant machines, as directed by Site Management, to which they are certificated in safe and proper manner.
• To undertake maintenance works to mobile plant as required by manufacturer and Heidelberg Materials.
• To undertake other duties within their scope on the main processing plant in accordance with Site Management recommendations.
• To be able to operate mobile plant as required.
• To adhere to the company health & safety policy.
• To adhere to the Quarry Regulations 1999.

Education / Qualification

GCSE 4+ Maths and English

Good general education required, and large amount of health and safety regulations and Quarry Regulations are required to be understood and carried out.

Certification by EPIC to operate mobile plant.

NVQ level 2 in mobile plant operations required following EPIC completion.

What’s on Offer :

• Salary : Up to £30K
• Location : Wareham - Master Quarry
• Hours : Basic 39.5
• Employer of choice : Armed Forces Covenant (Silver) / Disability Confident Committed / 5% Club (Platinum) / Mates in Mind / Clear Assured (Foundation) / The Mineral Products and Qualification Council (MPQC) / STEM Ambassador
• Compensation Package : Bonus incentives / Generous Pension Schemes / Life Assurance
• Work Life Balance : 27 days holiday (excluding bank holidays) / Agile working / Flexible working / Holiday purchase / Sabbatical
• Family Friendly : Enhanced policies such as Maternity / Paternity / Parental Leave / Neonatal / Adoption / IVF / Menopause
• Social Value : paid Volunteering Day every year / Communities (LGBTQ+, Network of Woman, Woman in Science and Engineering (STEM), Armed Forces)
• Wellbeing : Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) / Mental Health First Aiders / Cycle to Work / Employee Benefits portal including Gym discount / Free eye tests / Discounted Private Medical cover