Semi Skilled Operative in Leighton Buzzard

About Holcim

We are leaders in supplying innovative, sustainable building solutions to the UK construction industry; building progress for people and the planet. Since 1858, we have helped shape the UK; powering the construction of homes and hospitals, roads and railways, schools and cities alike. Our mission is to make sustainable construction a reality, through purposeful action that tackles real carbon and climate challenges. We are dedicated to helping Britain grow and thrive - by doing the right thing, doing it together, and making a difference.

Holcim UK Company 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.
• 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.
• 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.

The Opportunity

Are you looking to build an exciting career with a global leader that genuinely invests in your growth? At Holcim, we are seeking an enthusiastic Semi-Skilled Operative to join our dedicated production team at our site in Leighton Buzzard. This is a brilliant chance to get your hands on machinery, learn valuable industry skills, and play a vital role in manufacturing high-quality concrete products within a supportive, safety-first environment.

This position is on-site working a double days pattern. In this role, you will work collaboratively with a close-knit team to operate automated manufacturing equipment, help maintain site standards, and support productivity targets. You do not need years of prior experience; if you have a passion for learning and how things work, we will provide full on-the-job training on how to operate our specialist block-making equipment and safely operate a forklift truck!

Who you are

• Passionate and Curious: You have a keen interest in anything mechanical and love understanding how equipment functions.
• Keen to Learn: You bring an enthusiastic mindset and are eager to acquire new hands-on skills, from operating automated machinery to earning your forklift qualifications through our comprehensive training.
• A Team Player: You thrive in a collaborative environment where effective communication, mutual support, and teamwork are paramount.
• Safety and Quality Minded: You naturally prioritize health and safety guidelines, take pride in high standards, and support a strong zero-harm culture.
• Organised and Adaptable: You enjoy problem-solving, work well on your own initiative when needed, and comfortably manage your time to meet shared production targets.

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.