Trainee Control Room Operator

August 14, 2018 | Comments Off on Trainee Control Room Operator

Trainee Control Room Operator
Hope Valley, Derbyshire
Salary: Competitive

Breedon is a leading construction materials group in the UK and Ireland. We operate two cement plants, around 80 quarries, 40 asphalt plants, 170 ready-mixed concrete and mortar plants, nine concrete and clay products plants, four contract surfacing businesses, six import/export terminals and two slate production facilities.

At our Cement Works in Hope, Derbyshire we are currently seeking a Trainee Control Room Operator who will work within a multi-disciplined shift team after an initial training period of approximately 12 months. The training and assessment programme to become a Control Room Operator (CRO) will combine on-the-job, in-house and external courses with time spent in the Central Control Room (CCR) with the current CROs. It is anticipated that the length of training and assessment will range from two to four years depending on the existing skills and experience of the successful candidate. Following the training programme, the successful candidate will be proficient in all CCR operations and achieve Level 2 certification before progressing to Level 3 certification.

You will possess good communication and problem-solving skills and be able to demonstrate initiative and a willingness to learn and succeed. You must also be capable of working in a high-profile role with periods of sustained focus. Flexibility regarding working hours is required at all times. It would be an advantage for you to be able to demonstrate knowledge/experience of the following:

  • Working knowledge of cement manufacturing plant and processes
  • An understanding of relevant Health, Safety & Environmental issues
  • Experience of working in a team
  • Experience of working shifts
  • User-level in relation to a range of Microsoft software package

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

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