AFR operator

About Aggregate Industries UK We are at the heart of construction, committed to building progress and transforming the industry to deliver a more sustainable future for all. We are recognised as one of the safest, most customer-focused 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. Join today and build progress with us. The Opportunity Join Aggregate Industries as an AFR (Alternative Fuels and Raw Materials) Operator, where you’ll play a key role in the safe and efficient handling of alternative fuels and raw materials. This role focuses on maintaining high safety standards, ensuring environmental compliance, and optimising production processes. If you’re detail-oriented and committed to excellence, this is the perfect opportunity for you. Follow and enforce all safety regulations and procedures, including wearing appropriate PPE and adhering to the LOTOTO isolation procedure. Maintain a clean and safe work environment, ensuring housekeeping standards are met and reporting any poor practices. Understand and mitigate environmental risks associated with plant operations, reporting any incidents promptly. Conduct pre and post-delivery checks, supervise material offloading, and ensure proper documentation for each load. Perform first-line maintenance, including daily equipment inspections, topping up oils, and greasing, while reporting any defects. Complete checks on tanks, bunds, and vent pipes, ensuring proper pH testing and dust plant checks. Address blockages and feeding issues in silos and tanks, clean sensors, and maintain all offloading areas. Who You Are You’re a skilled Operator with a strong commitment to safety and environmental compliance. Your ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently and ensure smooth production processes makes you a valuable team member. Mobile Plant qualifications (EPIC or CITB preferred), strong numeracy and literacy skills, and basic computer literacy. WAMITAB certification is desirable. Experience in a production environment or maintenance team, with a comprehensive understanding of safety procedures. Strong communication skills, both oral and written, with the ability to make decisions, prioritise actions, and multitask effectively. Results-driven, precise, and adaptable, with a good aptitude for fieldwork and a proactive approach to problem-solving. Benefits 💰 Competitive Salary, plus bonus, 25 days holiday + your local bank holidays (with options to increase) and other benefits – all recognising 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 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 We care about you and your family. That’s why we offer enhanced family benefits, including maternity, paternity, and adoption leave. We understand that your personal life and family well-being are just as important as your career, so we’re committed to supporting you every step of the way. 👩‍💼 Be part of something bigger with our "Women Empowered – Stronger Together Mentor Program," designed to support, inspire, and uplift women across the business. This initiative pairs women with mentors, creating a powerful support network that promotes career growth and personal development. 🩺 Free 24/7 remote GP service for you and your household, offering medical advice, prescriptions, referrals, and same-day appointments. 📚 Opportunities for career progression both at home and abroad (via our parent company Holcim) ⭐️ Join our affinity groups selected by and populated by our employees which bring together employees with similar backgrounds and interests to have powerful influence on the workplace 🏠 Staff discounts including special rates for garden landscaping products 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