Trainee Mobile Asphalt/ Concrete Batcher

Breedon Holdings LTD; Inverness; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Company Pension Scheme

33 days annual leave incl. bank-hols

Share Saver Scheme

Life Assurance Scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

Breedon Group is seeking a trainee Mobile Asphalt/Concrete Batcher for our Daviot site in the United Kingdom. Reporting to the Quarry Manager, you will help operate mobile batching plants, assist with basic maintenance, and ensure safety, environmental and quality standards are met.

This role focuses on learning on the job, developing practical batching skills, understanding mix designs and material properties, and contributing to a safe, efficient operation with opportunities for progression

Qualifications

• Reliable, detail-oriented and able to work independently or as part of a team.
• Willingness to learn and develop in a quarry environment.
• Desirable: experience operating mobile batching plants.
• Desirable: understanding of mix designs, material properties and QC standards.
• Desirable: ability to use computerised batching control systems and interpret production specifications.

Responsibilities

• Operate and control mobile concrete and asphalt batching plants in line with production schedules.
• Accurately batch materials to meet approved mix design specifications.
• Monitor plant performance, temperatures, moisture content, slump and output to ensure consistent quality.
• Carry out routine plant inspections and basic preventative maintenance checks.
• Adjust plant settings to maintain product quality, consistency, and operational efficiency.
• Record production data, stock levels, delivery tickets, and quality control results accurately.
• Coordinate with quarry operatives, plant operators, drivers, and site supervisors to ensure smooth operations.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, environmental, and quality regulations at all times.
• Identify and report plant faults, breakdown risks, or material issues promptly.
• Maintain high housekeeping standards across the batching plant and stockpile areas.

Skills

Reliable

Detail-oriented

Team player

Willingness to learn

Tools

Batching control systems

Job description

About Breedon Group:

Breedon Group plc is a leading vertically-integrated construction materials group in Great Britain, Ireland, and the USA. We're dedicated to providing high-quality materials and services for the construction industry, with a commitment to safety, sustainability, and innovation. Joining Breedon means becoming part of a team that values excellence and is committed to making a positive impact.

Position Overview:

We're seeking a trainee Mobile Asphalt/ Concrete Batcher to become an integral part of our team at Daviot. Reporting to the Quarry Manager, this role is key to our operations, focusing on batching asphalt, performing general maintenance, and ensuring the smooth operation of our asphalt plant in line with our safety, environmental, and quality standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Operate and control mobile concrete and asphalt batching plants in line with production schedules
• Accurately batch materials to meet approved mix design specifications
• Monitor plant performance, temperatures , moisture content, slump and output to ensure consistent quality
• Carry out routine plant inspections and basic preventative maintenance checks
• Adjust plant settings to maintain product quality, consistency, and operational efficiency
• Record production data, stock levels, delivery tickets, and quality control results accurately
• Coordinate with quarry operatives, plant operators, drivers, and site supervisors to ensure smooth operations
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, environmental, and quality regulations at all times
• Identify and report plant faults, breakdown risks, or material issues promptly
• Maintain high housekeeping standards across the batching plant and stockpile areas

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

Essential

• Reliable, detail-oriented, and able to work independently or as part of a team
• Willingness to learn

Desirable

• Experience operating mobile concrete and/or asphalt batching plants within a quarry or heavy industrial environment
• Understanding of concrete and asphalt mix designs, material properties, and quality control standards
• Ability to use computerised batching control systems and interpret production specifications
• Basic mechanical knowledge with strong problem-solving and fault-finding skills
• Sound knowledge of health, safety, and environmental requirements within a quarry or construction setting

Benefits

• A tailored, competitive salary
• Company Pension Scheme
• 33 days annual leave, inclusive of bank holidays
• Share Saver Scheme participation
• Company Life Assurance Scheme
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme for health and wellbeing suppo
• Discounts on a wide range of products through our employee benefits platform
• Broad learning opportunities and career progression pathways.

Diversity Statement:

At Breedon Group, we are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where diversity is valued. We believe in equality of opportunity for all and encourage applications from a diverse range of candidates.

Join Us:

If you're looking for a role that challenges you, offers progression, and contributes to building better futures, we'd love to hear from you. This position is an opportunity to grow your career within a supportive and dynamic environment at Breedon Group.

Breedon is an equal opportunity employer committed to building an inclusive and diverse workforce.