Plant Operative

About Aggregate Industries UK

We are at the heart of construction, focused on building progress and transforming the industry to deliver a more sustainable future for all. Committed to playing a significant role in enabling the UK to transition to net zero, we are driving decarbonisation across the construction materials sector.

We are recognised as one of the safest, most customer-centric companies in this space and we are looking for you to be part of our movement to grow, innovate and develop together to create continuous value. Because we believe that only by working together in an inclusive environment, where everyone can grow and thrive, we can build the world we all want to live in.

Join today and build progress with us.

The Opportunity

An exciting opportunity for a Plant Operative to be part of a multi-skilled team at our Westleigh Asphalt Plant in Tiverton. This role includes working in shift including weekends and nights as well.

You will control the fixed and mobile plant to produce asphalt while maintaining the highest standards of health and safety, quality, sustainability, efficiency & environmental awareness reporting to the site management. The role includes :-

Mixing Operation- (Full Training Provide)

Conduct mixing of asphalt product to BSI:9001 specification and within Aggregate Industries specifications to ensure our customers are supplied with a premium product.

Completion and recording of pre-start inspections via the company’s digital system

Identifying, recording and reporting defective fixed plant equipment.

Support maintenance teams with maintaining and monitoring the condition of fixed plant equipment.

Utilisation of the control system to control fixed plant equipment

Loading Shovel Operations- (Full Training Provide)

Completion and recording of pre-start inspections via the company’s digital system.

Reporting any defective equipment in a timely manner to the management team..

Monitoring of aggregate stocking levels and Feeding material into the asphalt plant.

Driving in accordance with the site workplace transport plan to maintain a high level of vehicle safety on site.

Efficiently operating machinery to reduce costs and emissions to the environment.

Weighbridge Operations- (Full Training Provide)

Controlling and managing the loading of vehicles via control system. Programming and scheduling of materials for production.

Entering data into the company’s Internal Management System.

Ensuring vehicle compliance to workplace transport plan requirements. Answering and making phone calls to relevant order offices.

What’s on offer?

Competitive Salary, plus bonus, 25 days holiday (with options to increase) and other benefits - all recognizing the contribution you bring.

Be valued and supported, working as part of a highly respected team in a business that has a huge focus on Health & Safety.

Opportunities for career progression both at home and abroad (via our parent company Holcim).

An inclusive and safety focused culture with people at the heart of the business.

What will you bring?

A willingness to learn, develop and perform at the highest standard.

A positive mental attitude and the ability to engage in all aspects of the role.

Ability to adhere to safe working practices, safe operating procedures and ensure the safety of yourself and your colleagues.

IT Literacy – Ability to operate basic data input into spreadsheets and computer systems.

Flexibility – To ensure the business can meet customer requirements in a timely manner

We are committed to building a diverse environment and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. You will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability or age