Trainee Asphalt Plant Operative

Key Responsibilities

• Operation of computer-controlled asphalt plant for the production of all grades of asphalt materials
• Compliance with Health, Safety & Environmental regulations, policies, and procedures to ensure the role is conducted without risk to self and others.
• Production scheduling and output optimisation in accordance with requirements of dispatch controller (Weighbridge)
• Preventive maintenance & coordination of maintenance contractors
• To assist with repairs during breakdowns and complete preventative maintenance.
• Stock management and coordination of material deliveries with supply chain and haulage contractors.
• To maintain high standard of quality for all materials produced
• Maintain good standard of housekeeping around asphalt plant and loading areas.
• To perform any other reasonable duties as required.

Key Relationships:

Maintain strong working relationships with quarry staff, contracts teams, and key third parties, including:

• Quarry / plant managers
• Dispatch Controller (Weighbridge)
  Laboratory Staff
• Breedon Group Contracts Staff
  External customers and key members of the supply chain
• Demonstrate effective communication skills when liaising with management and technical staff to resolve operational issues.
• Work closely with weighbridge staff to support the efficient planning and coordination of delivery vehicle movements.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise:

• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team with minimal supervision.
• Flexible and adaptable to changing work environments including shift working and working when required other company production locations.
• Ability to plan and organise own work area effectively.
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to respond quickly to operational issues.
• Works in accordance with company procedures, controls, and operational standards.
• Experience working in a quarry or construction materials manufacturing environment.
• Experience operating plant or machinery in construction/quarry or similar industry.
• Familiar with operating a manufacturing plant using computer control system.
• Experience and competency to carryout routine and planned basic maintenance.
• Ability to complete housekeeping/cleaning around plant

Job Benefits

• 33 days per year (including bank holidays)
• A tailored, competitive salary
• Company pension scheme
• Life Assurance Scheme
• 1 day per year to volunteer with a charity of your choice (fully paid!) and fund-matching up to £200 for charitable events.
• Make a Material Difference Awards
• Employee Assistance Programme providing a wide range of health and wellbeing support 24/7
• Access to our employee benefits platform, giving you discounts on a wide variety of high street shops and brands.
• Broad learning opportunities, training, and career progression pathways.

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