Overview
As a General Operative, you will be responsible for supporting the day‑to‑day running of site operations, ensuring plant, equipment, and processes are operated safely and efficiently. You will work across both static and mobile plant operations, supporting material processing, handling, rail loading activities, and maintaining excellent housekeeping standards. Safety is at the heart of everything we do, and you'll play a vital role in maintaining a safe working environment for colleagues, contractors, and visitors.
What You'll Be Doing
- Safely operate mobile and static plant equipment.
- Carry out pre‑start, operational, and post‑operation inspections.
- Record and report defects, hazards, and maintenance requirements.
- Support the loading, handling, and processing of materials.
- Assist with rail operations, including train and wagon inspections.
- Complete near‑miss reports and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.
- Maintain high standards of housekeeping across the site.
- Ensure compliance with company procedures, health and safety regulations, and environmental standards.
- Welcome visitors to site, complete sign‑in procedures, and support contractor inductions where required.
- Work collaboratively with colleagues to ensure production targets and operational standards are achieved.
- Attend training and development programmes to gain and maintain operational competencies.
Essential
- Strong commitment to health, safety, and environmental standards.
- Good communication and teamwork skills.
- Reliable with excellent timekeeping.
- Willingness to learn and develop new skills.
- Ability to work in an operational, industrial environment.
- Positive attitude and a proactive approach to work.
Desirable
- Previous experience operating mobile or static plant equipment.
- Experience within quarrying, construction, manufacturing, rail, or heavy industrial environments.
- NVQ/QCF qualifications in plant operations or a willingness to achieve these qualifications.
At Heidelberg Materials
We invest in our people and provide opportunities to develop a rewarding long‑term career. You'll be joining a business that values safety, teamwork, innovation, and continuous improvement. Comprehensive training and development opportunities, industry‑recognised qualifications and certifications, a supportive team environment, career progression opportunities, and a competitive salary and benefits package.
Benefits
- Comprehensive training and development opportunities
- Industry‑recognised qualifications and certifications
- Supportive team environment
- Career progression opportunities
- Competitive salary and benefits package
Ready to Get Started? If you're looking for a role where every day is different, safety comes first, and your contribution truly matters, we'd love to hear from you.
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Contact Details:
Heidelberg Materials Limited Recruitment Team
