Site Operative

Brett Group; Canterbury; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Generous pension

25 days annual leave

Life assurance

Career development

Free onsite parking

Employee assistance programme

Enhanced parental leave

Cycle to work scheme

Employee discounts

Job summary

Brett Group is seeking a Site Operative for its recycling operation in Hithermoor, Staines. You will operate heavy plant, manage stockpiles and load vehicles, ensuring safety and efficiency on site.

Join a dedicated team focused on high health, safety, environmental and quality standards while contributing to ongoing improvements and smooth day‑to‑day site operations.

Qualifications

• Experience operating wheeled loading shovel and/or 360 excavator in heavy industry.
• Strong commitment to Health, Safety, Environment and Quality (SHEQ) standards.
• Experience inspecting and maintaining heavy plant and equipment.

Responsibilities

• Operate a wheeled loading shovel and/or 360° excavator safely and efficiently.
• Load customer vehicles and company HGVs with recycled aggregates.
• Manage and maintain aggregate stockpiles.
• Support safe, compliant and efficient site operations.
• Contribute to continuous improvement per company policies and regulations.
• Carry out routine inspections and basic maintenance checks.

Skills

Wheeled loading shovel

360° excavator

SHEQ standards

Heavy plant operations

Communication

Workload organisation

Problem solving

Training willingness (QCF)

Education

QCF qualification in Mobile Plant Operations

Job description

About The Role

We have an exciting opportunity for a Site Operative to join Brett Aggregates at our recycling operation in Hithermoor, Staines.

Working as part of a dedicated site team, you will play a key role in the safe and efficient operation of the facility. This hands‑on position involves operating heavy mobile plant, managing stockpiles, loading customer and company vehicles, and supporting the day‑to‑day running of the site.

Safety is at the heart of everything we do, and you will be expected to promote and maintain high standards of health, safety, environmental and quality performance while contributing to the continued development and success of the operation.

About Your Role

• Operating a wheeled loading shovel and/or 360° excavator safely and efficiently
• Loading customer vehicles and company HGVs with recycled aggregates and materials
• Managing and maintaining aggregate stockpiles
• Supporting the safe, compliant and efficient running of the site
• Contributing to continuous improvement initiatives in line with company policies and industry regulations
• Monitoring plant performance and carrying out routine inspections and basic maintenance checks
• Working closely with colleagues, customers, suppliers and contractors to ensure smooth site operations
• Acting as a key point of contact for inbound and outbound material movements
• Promoting a positive safety culture and maintaining high standards of housekeeping across the site
• Identifying opportunities to improve operational efficiency and add value to the business

We're Looking For

• Experience operating a wheeled loading shovel and/or 360° excavator within a quarrying, recycling, waste, aggregates or similar heavy industry environment
• A strong commitment to Health, Safety, Environment, Quality (SHEQ) standards
• Experience operating, inspecting and maintaining heavy plant and equipment
• Good communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively as part of a team
• The ability to organise and prioritise your workload effectively
• A proactive approach to problem solving and continuous improvement
• A willingness to undertake training and development, including working towards a QCF qualification in Mobile Plant Operations if not already held

We'll Offer You

• A competitivesalary
• Generous pension
• 25 days annual leave, plus bank holidays
• Life assurance
• Career and professional development
• Free onsite parking
• Employee assistance programme
• Enhanced parental leave
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee discounts
• Plus more!

About Us

Brett is the UK’s largest independently owned building materials Group with over 60 sites across the South, South East, East and Midlands and employing over 750 people.

As a part of the Brett Group, Brett Aggregates supplies sand and gravel, crushed rock and coated products from both land‑based and marine sources. With extensive reserves throughout the South and South East, our capability is reinforced by strategic wharves and rail hubs, ensuring consistent supply to major contracts as well as local customers alike.

With a reputation for excellence, we offer superb development opportunities to people keen to be a part of our continued growth. As an independent business we can offer real job satisfaction in an environment which encourages you to contribute, supports you in getting the job done and enables you to become part of a team that delivers building materials for big ideas.

Why Join Brett

• Our people are individuals, we value your input and support you in your professional development.
• We see our people as our greatest strength.
• We work hard to create inclusive environments.
• Grow your skills with ongoing opportunities – our business thrives when our people are at their best, we encourage and support ongoing learning and development.

Brett Group operates an Equal Opportunities Policy and monitoring.We are committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion among our workforce, and eliminating unlawful discrimination in recruitment and employment. We take a zero‑tolerance approach to any form of discrimination and are committed to acting professionally and fairly in all our relationships and business dealings. This is not only a legal requirement but is vital for our brand, reputation and the long‑term success of our business.