Plant Operator jobs in United Kingdom

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job requisition id JR10008583

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

The primary focus of this role is to effectively operate, inspect, and maintain an asphalt plant to ensure the production of materials that meet the company's quality standards. This includes planning the production for the

following day based on customer requirements and the plant's capabilities, as well as managing start-up and shut-down procedures while optimizing throughput within the plant's capacity. Additionally, the responsibilities involve

thorough inspection and monitoring of the plant in accordance with the site's established regime.

Maintenance and repair tasks within the individual's scope and competence are vital, and meticulous records must be maintained to

meet management requirements. The role also encompasses refuelling of both static and mobile machines, with operation of mobile plant machinery such as Front-End Loaders (FEL) for loading and plant feed, and dumpers for

mineral movement, as directed by site management. Ensuring the safe and proper operation of machines is of utmost importance.

Furthermore, the position includes conducting maintenance works on both static and mobile plant equipment as required by the manufacturer's guidelines and Heidelberg Materials standards. It's important to note that these duties may also be carried out at other Heidelberg Materials sites in the area, within a reasonable traveling distance. In such cases, transportation or traveling allowances may be provided if the distance exceeds the standard journey.

Key accountabilities

• To operate static and mobile plant in a safe and efficient manner

• To maintain where required mobile plant in a good order physically with re-fuelling, greasing, cleaning in accordance with the manufacturers and Heidelberg Materials recommendations.

• To complete daily inspection sheets of the conditions of static & mobile plant.

• To report problems or defects of static & mobile plant to the site supervisor.

• To complete near miss reports as required by Site Management.

• To operate plant & machinery in an energy efficient manner.

• Good timekeeping

Education/Qualification

• Good general education required, and large amount of health and safety regulations and Quarry Regulations are required to be understood and carried out.

• Certification by EPIC to operate mobile plant.

• NVQ level 2 in mobile plant operations required following EPIC completion

What’s on Offer

Salary: £13.28 to £13.52 Dependant on Experience

• 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

At Heidelberg Materials UK (previously known as Hanson UK) we strive to create an inclusive and respectful workplace where every individual can bring their unique skills and background to contribute to the success of our business.

At Heidelberg Materials UK (previously known as Hanson UK), we understand that a diverse workforce is key to our growth and development, and we aim to foster a culture that values openness, transparency, and individual achievement.

As part of our commitment to promoting diversity, we are actively working to encourage more individuals to consider careers within the construction industry.

We believe in building a workplace that is dedicated to promoting inclusivity and diversity.

If you're interested in joining our team, we encourage you to apply, even if your experience or skill set doesn't perfectly align with the job description. Creating a candidate home page is optional, when asked, but you can use this to quickly see the progress of your application(s).

You may still be the right fit for this or other roles within our company.

Heidelberg Materials is also committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. Please let your recruiter know if you need an accommodation at any point during the interview process. For quick access to screen reading technology compatible with this site click here to download a free compatible screen reader (free step by step tutorial can be found here ) . Please contact Recruitment@uk.heidelbergmaterials.com for additional information or to request accommodations.

We understand that women may face unique challenges in their careers, and we are committed to providing a supportive environment to help you thrive.

Our family-friendly policies, such as enhanced maternity and parental leave, neonatal care, and adoption support, will provide you with the flexibility and support you need to balance your personal and professional commitments.

We also offer a range of benefits, such as access to our Employee Assistance Program, trained mental health first aiders, discounted private medical benefits and much more, to ensure your wellbeing is prioritized.