At a Glance
- Tasks: Operate mobile and fixed plant to process marine aggregates into high-quality products.
- Company: Join Brett, the UK's largest independently owned building materials group.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, generous leave, pension, and professional development opportunities.
- Other info: Inclusive environment with strong focus on personal growth and development.
- Why this job: Be part of a team that delivers essential building materials for big ideas.
- Qualifications: Proactive team player with loading shovel competency and willingness to learn.
The predicted salary is between 35000 - 41000 £ per year.
About The Role
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the operational team at our Newhaven Wharf.
Reporting to the Wharf Manager, you will play a key role in the safe and efficient processing of marine dredged aggregates into high-quality products for our customers.
This hands-on role involves operating both mobile and fixed plant, managing the movement of materials across the site, and loading road and rail transport to ensure excellent customer service is maintained.
You will also contribute to the ongoing development of the wharf by working collaboratively with colleagues to identify improvements and support operational excellence.
About Your Role
- Operate mobile and fixed plant safely and efficiently in accordance with company procedures.
- Process marine dredged aggregates into saleable products.
- Load customer vehicles and rail wagons in a safe and timely manner.
- Carry out routine inspections, safety checks and basic maintenance activities.
- Report all accidents, incidents, hazards and near misses promptly.
- Maintain high standards of housekeeping and stockpile management across the site.
- Work collaboratively with colleagues to ensure compliance with SHEQ policies and procedures.
- Support customers collecting materials from the wharf, providing a professional and efficient service.
- Assist with site improvement projects and continuous improvement initiatives.
- We’re Looking For
- You will be a proactive team player with a strong commitment to health, safety and quality standards.
- Loading shovel competency and/or a recognised Loading Shovel Licence.
- A Level 2 NVQ in Plant Operations, or be willing to work towards achieving this qualification.
- Experience operating mobile plant within a quarry, wharf, recycling or similar heavy industrial environment.
- Good mechanical awareness and an understanding of fixed and mobile plant operations.
- Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively as part of a team.
- A flexible approach to working hours and operational requirements.
- Good problem-solving skills and the ability to identify practical solutions.
- An understanding of aggregate processing, particularly within a marine aggregates environment, although training can be provided for the right candidate.
- We’ll Offer You
- A competitive salary
- Generous pension
- 25 days annual leave, plus bank holidays
- Life assurance
- Career and professional development
- Free onsite parking
- Employee assistance programme
- Enhanced parental leave
- Cycle to work scheme
- Employee discounts
• Plus more!
About Us
Brett is the UK’s largest independently owned building materials Group with over 60 sites across the South, South East, East and Midlands and employing over 750 people.
As a part of the Brett Group, Brett Aggregates supplies sand and gravel, crushed rock and coated products from both land-based and marine sources.
With extensive reserves throughout the South and South East, our capability is reinforced by strategic wharves and rail hubs, ensuring consistent supply to major contracts as well as local customers alike.
With a reputation for excellence, we offer superb development opportunities to people keen to be a part of our continued growth.
As an independent business we can offer real job satisfaction in an environment which encourages you to contribute, supports you in getting the job done and enables you to become part of a team that delivers building materials for big ideas.
- Why Join Brett
- Our people are individuals, we value your input and support you in your professional development.
- We see our people as our greatest strength.
- We work hard to create inclusive environments.
- Grow your skills with ongoing opportunities – our business thrives when our people are at their best, we encourage and support ongoing learning and development.
Brett Group operates an Equal Opportunities Policy and monitoring.
We are committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion among our workforce, and eliminating unlawful discrimination in recruitment and employment.
We take a zero-tolerance approach to any form of discrimination and are committed to acting professionally and fairly in all our relationships and business dealings.
This is not only a legal requirement but is vital for our brand, reputation and the long‑term success of our business.
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Wharf Operative employer: Brett
Brett Aggregates is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive work culture that values individual contributions and promotes professional development. With competitive salaries, generous benefits including a pension scheme and enhanced parental leave, and a commitment to equality and inclusion, employees at our Ipswich site can thrive in a dynamic environment while being part of a leading independent building materials group in the South East of England.
