Plant Operative

Heidelberg Materials UK (formerly Hanson UK) is one of the UK’s largest suppliers of construction materials, employing over 3,500 people and operating around 280 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.

Purpose if 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

• Ensure all instructions relating to health & Safety are followed on site.
• Ensure a good standard of housekeeping on site.
• Ensure daily / weekly/ monthly checks assigned to them are completed and signed off.
• Encourage other staff, by example, to report near hits and forward these as required.
• Advise the Foreman / Production Supervisor of any developing problems with staff or machinery.
• Assist the Foreman / Production Supervisor in the management of contractors and visitors
• With the Foreman/Production Supervisor ensure that all staff follow the requirements of the environmental management system.
• With the Foreman/Production Supervisor, Ensure all staff follow the requirements of the Quality
• Management System & provide high quality & service standards.
  
  
  

Education/Qualification

• Prepared to work towards QCF in Plant Operations.
  
  
  

What’s On Offer

Salary: £12.48ph + weekly bonus scheme

Location: Brayford

Hours of Work: 06.00 - 16.00 Mon-Fri + additional overtime as per business requirements, to include weekends and occasional nightshifts.

• 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 Values: 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