Heidelberg Materials UK (formerly Hanson UK) is one of the UK’s largest suppliers of construction materials, employing over 4,000 people and operating around 300 manufacturing sites in the UK.
We are committed to building a more sustainable future and recognise that a diverse workforce is vital to our growth and advancement. We aim to promote a culture that values openness, transparency and individual achievement.
At the centre of our actions lies the responsibility for the environment. As the front runner on the path to carbon neutrality and circular economy in the building materials industry, we are working on sustainable building materials and solutions for the future. We enable new opportunities for our customers through digitalisation.
Asphalt Plant Operator
Build Your Career with a Leading Materials Business
Are you looking for a hands-on role in a dynamic production environment? Do you take pride in working safely, maintaining high standards, and delivering quality results?
We are looking for an Asphalt Plant Operator to join our team, playing a key role in the safe and efficient production of asphalt materials while maintaining the highest standards of quality, safety, and operational performance.
This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established business that offers long-term career development, comprehensive training, and the chance to work with modern plant equipment and technologies.
The Role
You will play a key part in the operation, inspection, and maintenance of an asphalt plant, ensuring materials meet company quality specifications while maintaining the highest safety standards.
Key duties include
Operating, inspecting, and maintaining the asphalt plant
Carrying out start-up and shut-down routines and maximising plant throughput
Weighbridge operations, including weighing vehicles in and out and loading asphalt
Communicating production changes to the order office via Microsoft TeamsMonitoring plant performance in line with site inspection regimes
Completing routine maintenance and minor repairs within your scope of competence
Accurately recording inspections, defects, and maintenance activities
Refuelling static and mobile plant
Operating mobile plant such as FELs and dumpers, as required(training provided)
Working safely and efficiently at all times
Undertaking duties at other local Heidelberg Materials sites where required (travel allowances provided where applicable)
Key Accountabilities
You will learn how to be safe and efficient operation of static and mobile plant
Learn how to complete daily inspections using Checkproof
Reporting defects and issues to the Production Supervisor or Manager
Maintaining mobile plant through cleaning, greasing, and refuelling
Completing near-miss reports as required
Operating plant and machinery in an energy-efficient manner
Demonstrating good timekeeping and reliability
Ensure all machinery remains in a safe and serviceable condition.
Health, Safety & Environmental Compliance
Follow all company health, safety, and environmental procedures.
Complete near-miss reporting and proactively identify potential hazards.
Promote safe working practices across the site.
Operate plant and machinery in an energy-efficient manner.
Adhere to all company policies, procedures, and legislative requirements.
Support continuous improvement of site safety performance.
Team & Site Support
Maintain high standards of housekeeping across the site.
Demonstrate excellent timekeeping and reliability.
Attend training and development programmes as required.
Support operations at other local sites when needed within a reasonable travelling distance.
What We're Looking For
Essential Requirements
Willingness to learn and operate an asphalt plant (full training provided)
Ability to carry out weighbridge duties (full training provided)
Strong commitment to health, safety, environmental, and quality standards
Understanding of, or willingness to comply with, Quarry Regulations 1999
Confident with basic IT systems; computer literacy essential
Working knowledge of Excel is desirable but not essential
Desirable Qualifications & Experience(Training Provided)
EPIC certification for mobile plant operation.
NVQ Level 2 in Mobile Plant Operations.
Experience operating Front-End Loaders (FEL), dumpers, or similar equipment.
Previous asphalt, aggregates, quarrying, or heavy industrial experience.
Understanding of Quarry Regulations and site safety requirements.
Working Pattern
Monday to Friday
Rotating shifts:
3 weeks Days: 06:00 – 15:30
3 weeks Nights: 17:30 – 02:30 (following successful completion of training and competency sign-off)
Overtime available
Alternate Saturdays required
Pay & Benefits
Hourly Rates
Basic Rate: £14.09 per hour
Saturday Overtime: £16.20 per hour (1.15x basic rate)
Sunday Overtime: £23.95 per hour (1.7x basic rate)
Night Shift Premium: £23.95 per hour (1.7x basic rate)
Why Join Us?
Secure, long-term employment within a leading industry business
Comprehensive training and development opportunities
Competitive pay with enhanced overtime rates
Opportunity to gain further industry qualifications
Varied and challenging role with excellent career progression prospects
Supportive and safety-focused working environment
Apply Today
If you're a motivated individual with plant operating experience and a commitment to safety, quality, and teamwork, we'd like to hear from you.
Join us and help keep the materials that build our communities moving.
