On‑Site Multi Skilled Operative – Plant & Safety

Holcim; Sunderland; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Bonus

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Health & Safety focus

Enhanced family benefits

Employee discounts

Job summary

Holcim is seeking a hands-on site operative for our Sunderland Asphalt site. You will work Monday to Friday, 06:00 to 16:00, with potential overtime. The role involves operating mobile plant, managing stockpiles and supporting safe, efficient plant operations.

You will be embedded in a collaborative team, receive full training, and contribute to maintaining quality materials while upholding health, safety, and environmental standards on site.

Qualifications

• Willingness to work outdoors on site and follow on-site procedures.
• Good numeracy and literacy for weighbridge and documentation.
• Demonstrate a safety-conscious approach and support safe work practices.
• Able to follow standard operating procedures and instructions.
• Eagerness to learn with on-site training provided.

Responsibilities

• Operate mobile plant safely (loading shovels, 360 excavators over 10T) to manage stockpiles and feed the plant.
• Control the asphalt fixed plant to produce quality materials.
• Welcoming visitors/hauliers at weighbridge and assisting with inductions and records.
• Monitor stock levels and replenish bays and hoppers as needed.
• Carry out routine inspections, lubrication and minor maintenance on equipment.
• Maintain high housekeeping standards across yard and production areas.
• Uphold health, safety and environmental standards on site.

Skills

Teamwork

Safety minded

Numeracy

Adaptability

Communication

Job description

Holcim is seeking a hands-on site operative for our Sunderland Asphalt site. You will work Monday to Friday, 06:00 to 16:00, with potential overtime. The role involves operating mobile plant, managing stockpiles and supporting safe, efficient plant operations.

You will be embedded in a collaborative team, receive full training, and contribute to maintaining quality materials while upholding health, safety, and environmental standards on site.