Relief Asphalt & Concrete Plant Operative

March 1, 2018 | Comments Off on Relief Asphalt & Concrete Plant Operative

Relief Asphalt & Concrete Plant Operative

Central England

Permanent, Full-time

Competitive Salary

Breedon Group plc is the largest independent construction materials group in the UK. They operate the country's largest cement plant, two cement import terminals, around 60 quarries, 26 asphalt plants, 200 ready-mixed concrete & mortar plants and three concrete block plants, employing around 2,300 people nationwide.

The group is seeking a Relief Asphalt & Concrete Plant Operative to work at a number of different asphalt & concrete plants across the central area. These plants include Mansfield Asphalt Plant, Corby Asphalt & Concrete & Ling Hall Asphalt & Concrete plant. Your key responsibility will be to batch concrete and asphalt and ensure this is done in accordance with our safety, environmental and quality procedures.

You will ensure that asphalt & concrete orders are dispatched to meet customer requirements and conduct administration tasks, including using IT systems in order to efficiently operate the site. You will also be responsible for assisting our maintenance fitters and business partners in maintaining site housekeeping to a high standard and actively identifying and implementing site improvements. With a focus on environmental standards the role will involve supporting community relations in a constructive and proactive manner. You will also support the site supervisor with day-to-day plant management, and with tasks such as:

  • maintaining plant documentation in accordance with standards and permit conditions
  • other administrative duties as required
  • day-to-day housekeeping
  • assisting maintenance engineers

It would be an advantage if you have worked in a similar role before and have a good understanding of general plant maintenance.

You will be provided with a van to travel between sites, so a full driving licence is essential.

The Group places the highest importance on sustained standards of excellence in all aspects of Health, Safety and Environmental management and you will be expected to contribute to the Company's zero harm culture.

A competitive remuneration package will be offered including pension and life assurance.

By applying for this role, your details will be sent to Ortolan People, who are acting as consultants for the hiring company. Ortolan People are engaged to provide recruitment support in processing applications. We will endeavour to respond to all applicants within three working days. Occasionally for roles with a very high volume of applicants, this may not be possible.