Plant Operative

Holcim UK; Chelmsford; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits as a Plant Operative at a leading firm in sustainable construction. This dynamic role involves operating and maintaining machinery, ensuring safety, and providing excellent customer service. Join a passionate team dedicated to making a difference in the construction industry while enjoying competitive benefits, including career progression opportunities and enhanced family support. Be part of a diverse and inclusive workplace that values your contributions and promotes personal development through initiatives like mentorship programs. If you're ready to take on a rewarding challenge, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus local bank holidays

Enhanced family benefits

Free 24/7 remote GP service

Career progression opportunities

Women Empowered Mentor Program

Affinity groups for employees

Qualifications

• Strong communication and customer service skills are essential.
• Flexibility with work hours and willingness to learn new skills.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain machines and equipment in the asphalt plant.
• Weigh vehicles and produce relevant documentation.
• Carry out routine maintenance and safety checks.

Skills

Communication Skills

Customer Service Skills

IT Literacy

Health & Safety Awareness

Flexibility

Asphalt Experience

Mobile Plant Operation

Fixed Plant Operation

Tools

Plant Computer

Loading Shovel

Job description

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

From our foundations in 1858 we've helped shape the UK; powering the construction of homes and hospitals, roads and railways, schools and cities alike.

But as our industry enables growth, it must also change. Tackling the very real carbon and climate challenges demands real action. That's why our mission is to make sustainable construction a reality.

With 4,000 colleagues across 200+ sites, we're passionate about helping Britain grow and thrive doing the right thing, doing it together and making a difference. Working hand in hand with our customers and communities to deliver value from foundation to rooftop and build a more sustainable future for all of us.

The Opportunity

We have an exciting opportunity for a Plant Operative to join our team at our Mid Essex Asphalt plant in Chelmsford. This role is fast-paced, dynamic, extremely varied and challenging, however also very rewarding for someone who enjoys working with other like-minded, hard working people. Plant operators operate and maintain machines and equipment in industrial plants or on construction sites. Key tasks range from welcoming customers, operating the plant's control system, operating mobile plants and undertaking light maintenance tasks including housekeeping duties.

About the role

Other elements of the role include:

• Weighing vehicles in and out of our weighbridge and producing relevant documentation with correct order numbers in place.
• Mixing consistently excellent material using the Plant Computer.
• Carry out pre-start checks on fixed and mobile plant and ensure that it is safe to operate.
• To carry out routine maintenance including greasing / visual inspections as per the schedule.
• Operating the Loading shovel inclusive of fork attachments.

What will you bring?

• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Strong IT literacy.
• Flexibility with work hours and willing to work weekends.
• The desire for training and willingness to learn.
• You will need to develop a sound appreciation of Health & Safety, housekeeping and environmental regulations.
• Asphalt experience is desirable.
• Experience driving a mobile and a fixed plant is a plus.

?? Competitive Salary, plus bonus, 25 days holiday + your local bank holidays (with options to increase) 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. This initiative pairs women with mentors, creating a powerful support network that promotes career growth and personal development.

?? 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 (via our parent company Holcim).

?? 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.

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.