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General Operative / Shovel Loader
June 14, 2021 | Comments Off on General Operative / Shovel Loader
Breedon are currently seeking a General Operative for our North Wales, Cheshire & Staffordshire area. Your key responsibility will be to drive the loading shovel, supporting Concrete Plant Supervisors with the running of the plants in your area of responsibility. You will also provide cover at the Stafford concrete plant fulfilling Plant Supervisor duties for part of the week. This will involve batching concrete, ensuring this is done in accordance with our safety, environmental and quality procedures.
You will ensure that 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 be required to be flexible in duties undertaken, carrying out other tasks on this site and at other sites in the area.
We would like to hear from you if you are keen to make a positive difference to our business and the service received by customers. A commitment to achieving world class safety standards, strong communication skills and the ability to work well with our drivers and other colleagues are all important. It would be an advantage if you have worked in a similar role before and have a good understanding of general plant maintenance, and relevant qualifications such as Loading Shovel and First Aid.
You will be provided with a van to travel between sites, so a full driving licence is essential.
About us
Breedon is a leading construction materials group in Great Britain and Ireland. We produce cement, aggregates, asphalt, ready-mixed concrete, Welsh slate and specialist concrete and clay products, and offer a range of contracting services.
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 business-use van, pension and life assurance.
Department - Operations Contract type - Permanent Salary - Competitive Closing date for applications 20th June, 202By 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.