Plant Operative

Heidelberg Materials UK; Shardlow; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company dedicated to sustainability in the construction materials industry. This role involves operating and maintaining static plant equipment to meet production requirements while ensuring safety and efficiency. You will be part of a motivated team, contributing to a culture that values openness and individual achievement. The company is committed to fostering a diverse workforce and offers a range of benefits including generous holiday allowances, flexible working arrangements, and a strong focus on employee wellbeing. If you're passionate about making a difference in the industry, this opportunity is for you.

Benefits

Bonus incentives

Generous Pension Schemes

Life Assurance

27 days holiday

Agile working

Flexible working

Holiday purchase

Sabbatical

Enhanced family policies

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Experience in operating and maintaining static and mobile plant equipment.
• Strong understanding of health and safety policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain static plant to ensure safe and efficient quarry operations.
• Provide preventative maintenance and assist in achieving high production quality.

Skills

Health and Safety Compliance

Preventative Maintenance

Team Collaboration

Mobile Plant Operation

Education

Relevant Technical Qualification

Tools

Static Plant Equipment

Mobile Plant Equipment

Job description

Heidelberg Materials UK (formerly Hanson UK) is one of the UK’s largest suppliers of construction materials, employing over 4,000 people and operating around 300 manufacturing sites in the UK.

We are committed to building a more sustainable future and recognise that a diverse workforce is key to our growth and development. We aim to foster a culture that values openness, transparency and individual achievement.

At the centre of our actions lies the responsibility for the environment. As the front runner on the path to carbon neutrality and circular economy in the building materials industry, we are working on sustainable building materials and solutions for the future. We enable new opportunities for our customers through digitalisation.

Purpose of the role

• To operate and maintain static plant to the required standard to ensure safe and efficient operation of the Quarry in meeting its production requirements and ensuring high production and product quality standards are achieved and maintained.
• To maintain a clean and presentable site.
• To be part of an enthusiastic, self-motivated and well organised team.
• To provide assistance to the General Foreman and Plant operative as and when required to ensure safe operation of the quarry.

Key Accountability

• To ensure that the company Health and Safety Policy, Local Managers Rules and all Risk Assessments and Method Statements relating to work or works under your control are complied with and maintained.
• To liaise closely with work colleagues, Quarry Manager, General Foreman, Suppliers and Contractors to ensure the smooth and efficient running of Static plant and processing operation.
• To provide preventative maintenance in an efficient and cost effective manner. To communicate effectively with the General foreman and weighbridge to ensure efficient running of the plant.
• Maintain a clean and presentable site.
• Operate mobile plant as and when required to provide cover for other members of staff.
• To competently perform other duties as required for cover of other operatives, in accordance with all company procedures and requirements. Or as required by the site management.
• To maintain competency through training and experience as required and as determined by Hanson.
• To identify, develop and implement improvements to the sustainability and efficient operation of the site.

What’s On Offer

• 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