Plant Operative

Holcim; Doncaster; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Bonus

25 days holiday

Family benefits

GP service

Career progression

Affinity groups

Staff discounts

Job summary

Holcim UK is seeking a Plant Operative for our Doncaster Asphalt Plant. This permanent, site-based role supports customers and runs machinery in a four‑person team, with training provided to cover weighbridge, mixing and bagging processes.

Working Monday to Friday, 6:00am–3:00pm, with weekend rota on some weeks; this is a long‑term career development opportunity within the company. Full training will be provided.

Qualifications

• Good communication and customer service skills are essential.
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced, hands‑on environment.
• Willingness to learn across different plant operations.

Responsibilities

• Manage weighbridge activities including vehicle check-ins and documentation.
• Operate the loading shovel and support safe movement of materials on site.
• Support asphalt mixing and bagging operations and learn different plant areas.
• Carry out routine housekeeping, pre-start checks and basic maintenance on plant equipment.
• Provide excellent service to drivers, contractors and visitors.

Skills

Communication skills

Customer service

Teamwork

IT literacy

Flexible hours

Tools

Weighbridge 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.

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 - 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

We have an exciting opportunity for a Plant Operative to join our team at our Doncaster Asphalt Plant. This is a permanent, site-based role working within a close-knit team of four, where no two days are the same. You’ll play a key part in keeping the plant running smoothly, supporting customers, operating machinery and learning different areas of the operation including weighbridge, mixing and bagging processes.

Working Monday to Friday, 6:00am–3:00pm, with weekend shifts on a rota basis (6:00am–9:00am every other weekend), this is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys hands‑on work, values teamwork and is keen to develop new skills in a supportive environment. Full training will be provided, including loading shovel operation and plant systems, making this an ideal role for someone looking to build a long‑term career within the industry.

What You\'ll Be Doing

• Managing weighbridge activities including vehicle check-ins, order processing and documentation
• Operating the loading shovel and supporting the safe movement of materials across site
• Supporting asphalt mixing and bagging operations while learning different areas of the plant
• Carrying out routine housekeeping, pre-start checks and basic maintenance tasks on fixed and mobile plant equipment
• Providing excellent customer service to drivers, contractors and visitors while responding to queries professionally

Who You Are

• You enjoy working in a fast‑paced, hands‑on environment and take pride in doing a job well
• You have good communication and customer service skills and work well as part of a team
• You’re comfortable using IT systems and are confident learning new processes and plant controls
• You’re flexible with working hours, including weekend rota coverage
• You have a positive attitude towards health, safety and environmental standards
• You’re keen to learn new skills and open to training across different plant operations

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.