Profuel Plant Operator

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 key to our growth and development. We aim to foster 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.

Mission & role of the function

Key member of the Operational Shift team in assisting the Shift Manager to promote operational excellence whilst operating and maintaining and the Profuel plant operations, designed to process granulated solid fuel for the Cement Kiln, on a continuous twenty-four hour operation

Key Accountabilities

• To operate mobile plant within company rules and maintain kiln demand in an efficient manner without compromise to the safety and protection of personnel, environment, machinery, plant and production.
• Ensuring all environmental, health and safety, and Quality requirements are complied with
• To operate the equipment to supply fuel to the process in conjunction with the Profuel Plant Controller
• To prioritise and coordinate activities in order to meet the work objectives as defined by the Profuel Plant Controller
• To maintain a high level of housekeeping
• To rotate and monitor stock levels
• Communicate all relevant information to related colleagues and on-site functions
• To complete reports and associated documentation as necessary
• Co-ordinate material movement for best practice plant operation
• Assist shift Manager as required for any other Process related work
  
  
  

Job dimensions

• Operation of mobile equipment for the process of materials for Production
• Ensure safe and efficient warehouse operation, including deliveries from Contract supplier
• Liaise with Profuel Plant Controller to coordinate deliveries and maintain stock levels
• Liaise with Profuel Plant Controller to ensure equipment and mobile plant faults are reported
• Report to the Profuel Plant Controller any H&S, Environmental, Quality or supply issues
  
  
  

Job Requirements

• A strong focus on H&S
• High level of experience and competency on mobile equipment
• Training or previous experience on fire safety and associated risks
• Ability to prioritise tasks and improve efficiency
• Demonstration of ownership and self-motivation
• Good knowledge of location of equipment and operation of equipment
• Awareness of safety and environmental issues and relevant training
• Ability to work on a fast-paced environment
  
  
  

Education/Qualification

• Good inter-personal and communication skills
• Good literacy and numerical standards
• Good understanding of Health & Safety in the workplace
• Ability to work on their own
  
  
  

What’s on Offer:

Salary Competitive

Location Ketton

Hours 40

Work Life Balance: 27 days holiday (excluding bank holidays) Generous Pension Schemes / Life Assurance

Wellbeing: Employee Assistance Programme (EAP

Employee Benefits Portal Including Gym Discount

• 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 /Sabbatical
• Family Friendly: Enhanced policies such as Maternity / Paternity / Parental Leave / Neonatal / Adoption/IVF/Menopause
• Social Value: 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 portal including Gym discount / Free eye tests / Discounted Private Medical cover