Plant Operations Generalist – Safety Focus

Heidelberg Materials Limited; Oxford; Hybrid; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Assistance Program

Mental health first aiders

Discounted private medical benefits

Enhanced maternity and parental leave

Job summary

Heidelberg Materials UK is seeking a General Operative to support day-to-day site operations, ensuring production activities are carried out safely, efficiently, and in line with company standards. You will operate mobile and static plant, carry out inspections, report defects, maintain equipment, and help with housekeeping to keep the site running smoothly.

We value a proactive, reliable team player with good communication and a strong safety mindset.

Qualifications

• A good general level of education.
• The ability to understand and apply health and safety requirements and quarry regulations.
• A proactive and reliable approach to work.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to follow procedures.
• Good timekeeping and a positive work ethic.
• A willingness to learn new skills and undertake training.
• The commitment to work towards and achieve NVQ/QCF qualifications in static and mobile plant operations where required.

Responsibilities

• Operating mobile plant safely and efficiently.
• Operating static plant equipment to support production processes.
• Carrying out Safety, Health, Environmental, and Quality inspections.
• Completing inspection checklists before, during, and after operations.
• Identifying, reporting, and helping address any defects or issues.
• Assisting with the inspection, maintenance, and upkeep of plant equipment.
• Maintaining high standards of housekeeping across the site.
• Completing near miss reports and supporting a proactive safety culture.
• Ensuring company procedures and site rules are followed at all times.
• Welcoming visitors, ensuring sign-in procedures are followed, and completing contractor inductions where required.
• Working closely with colleagues to ensure smooth and efficient site operations.

Skills

Safety mindset

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Timekeeping

Willingness to learn

Education

General education

Job description

Heidelberg Materials UK is seeking a General Operative to support day-to-day site operations, ensuring production activities are carried out safely, efficiently, and in line with company standards. You will operate mobile and static plant, carry out inspections, report defects, maintain equipment, and help with housekeeping to keep the site running smoothly.

We value a proactive, reliable team player with good communication and a strong safety mindset.