Trainee Mobile Asphalt / Concrete Batcher with Breedon Group

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

Trainee Mobile Asphalt / Concrete Batcher with Breedon Group

Job Title Trainee Mobile Asphalt/ Concrete Batcher
Location Inverness-shire
Working Hours 48
Salary Competitive - to be discussed during interview
Closing Date 21/08/2026

join a team that values excellence and is committed to making a positive impact

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 or qualifications required

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.