Asphalt Plant Operative

Heidelberg Materials UK; oThongathi; On-site; ZAR 50,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading supplier of construction materials is seeking a Mobile Plant Operator to join their team in KwaZulu-Natal. The role involves operating front-end loaders and dumpers to ensure smooth production, maintaining safety standards, and recording operational data. Successful candidates will demonstrate experience with mobile machinery and a proactive approach to safety. This position offers a competitive salary with additional benefits, promoting a culture of teamwork and responsibility.

Benefits

Bonus incentives

Generous pension schemes

Life assurance

27 days holiday

Flexible working options

Family-friendly policies

Paid volunteering days

Qualifications

• Experience in operating mobile plant machinery is essential.
• Commitment to safety and maintenance practices is crucial.
• Ability to work well in a team environment with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Plan and prepare daily production based on customer needs.
• Operate mobile plant machinery including Front-End Loaders and dumpers.
• Conduct regular inspections and maintenance on equipment.
• Maintain accurate records to support site management and compliance.

Skills

Experience operating mobile plant machinery (FEL/dumpers)

Proactive approach to safety and maintenance

Strong attention to detail

Team-first mindset

Job description

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 vital to our growth and advancement. We aim to promote 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.

Mobile Plant Operator (FEL) – Join a Team That Powers Progress

Are you hands-on, safety-focused, and ready to take the wheel of a vital role in our operations? We’re looking for a Mobile Plant Operator to join our team at Heidelberg Materials – where your skills help keep the heart of our production beating.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Plan & Prepare: Help plan daily production based on customer needs and plant capabilities.
• Operate with Precision: Start-up, shut-down, and optimise plant performance to keep everything running smoothly.
• Inspect & Maintain: Carry out regular inspections and maintenance on static and mobile plant equipment, ensuring safety and efficiency.
• Drive & Deliver: Operate mobile plant machinery including Front-End Loaders (FEL) and dumpers to move materials and feed the plant.
• Fuel the Flow: Refuel machines and ensure all operations are carried out safely and to high standards.
• Record & Report: Keep accurate records to support site management and compliance.

What You Bring:

• Experience operating mobile plant machinery (FEL/dumpers)
• A proactive approach to safety and maintenance
• Strong attention to detail and a team-first mindset

What’s on Offer:

• Salary £16.58 including shift allowance
• Location: Maidstone
• Hours: Full-time
• 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: Bonus incentives, generous pension schemes, life assurance
• Work-Life Balance: 27 days holiday (excluding bank holidays), agile and flexible working, holiday purchase, sabbatical
• Family Friendly Policies: Maternity, paternity, parental leave, neonatal, adoption, IVF, menopause
• Social Value: Paid volunteering days, community engagement including LGBTQ+, Women in Science and Engineering (STEM), Armed Forces