Trainee Mobile Asphalt/Concrete Batcher — Growth Path

DYWICH; Inverness; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Company Pension

33 days annual leave

Share Saver Scheme

Life Assurance

Employee Assistance Programme

Employee discounts

Learning opportunities

Job summary

Breedon Group plc in Inverness-shire is seeking a Trainee Mobile Asphalt/Concrete Batcher to join our quarry operations. Reporting to the Quarry Manager, you will learn batching processes, support plant maintenance, and help ensure safety, quality, and environmental standards.

This trainee role offers on-the-job training, a structured progression path, and exposure to mobile batching plants. You will work with production teams to meet schedules and maintain equipment.

Qualifications

• Reliability and ability to work independently or in a team.
• Willingness to learn and develop batching skills.
• Experience operating mobile batching plants is desirable.
• Understanding of concrete/asphalt mix designs and quality control.
• Ability to use computerised batching control systems.
• Basic mechanical knowledge and fault-finding skills.
• Knowledge of health, safety and environmental requirements.

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.
• Carry out routine plant inspections and basic preventative maintenance checks.
• Adjust plant settings to maintain product quality and efficiency.
• Record production data, stock levels, delivery tickets, and QC results.
• Coordinate with quarry operatives, plant operators, drivers, and site supervisors.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, environmental, and quality regulations.
• Identify and report plant faults, breakdown risks, or material issues promptly.
• Maintain high housekeeping standards across batching plant and stockpile areas.

Skills

Reliable and detail-oriented

Willingness to learn

Job description

Breedon Group plc in Inverness-shire is seeking a Trainee Mobile Asphalt/Concrete Batcher to join our quarry operations. Reporting to the Quarry Manager, you will learn batching processes, support plant maintenance, and help ensure safety, quality, and environmental standards.

This trainee role offers on-the-job training, a structured progression path, and exposure to mobile batching plants. You will work with production teams to meet schedules and maintain equipment.