Full-time Permanent Entry Level
Posted 11 Sep 2026
Description
Job Purpose:
Operation of fixed & mobile plant in the production of asphalt whilst maintaining the highest standards of health and safety, quality, sustainability, efficiency and environmental awareness reporting to the site management team.
Responsibilities:
- Completion and recording of pre work inspections via digital systems
- Identifying, recording and reporting defective fixed and mobile plant equipment
- Support ongoing maintenance and housekeeping programs to ensure plant and equipment is kept in a safe and fit state for use
- Conduct mixing of asphalt products according to the Factory Production control requirements of BS EN 13108 Bituminous mixtures and within the Associated Asphalt control limits to ensure customers are continuously supplied with a premium product.
- Monitoring of aggregate stockpile levels and identify potential contamination
- Using loading shovel feed aggregate into cold feed hoppers for asphalt production
- Drive in accordance with the vehicle management plan and to maintain a high level of vehicle safety
- Efficiently operate mobile plant to reduce costs and emissions to the environment
- To assist the Depot Supervisor at all times where required
- Ensure compliance with company policies and procedures
- To control and maintain the Asphalt plant following company procedures
- To record all relevant information regarding daily production
- Dispatch and load materials following company procedures
- Ensure ex-works customers are dealt with in a safe and efficient manner
- To report near misses/dangerous occurrences
- To attend regular operational/safety/audit meetings / toolbox talks
- To assist with the production of risk assessments & safe systems of work
- To ensure risk assessments & Safe Systems of Work are followed
- Provide weighbridge cover when required
Accountability:
- To stop the use of plant for reasons of Safety, Quality, essential maintenance or environmental reasons
Tasks to be completed:
- Mixing of asphalt
- Operation of mobile plant
- Weighbridge operations
- Plant housekeeping and maintenance
External relationships and communication:
- Visitors to company premises
- Ex-works customers
- Contractors
- Internal and External auditors (third party accreditations)
- Local Authority and regulatory officers
Internal relationships and communications
- Depot Supervisor & Manager for all matters
- Quality Manager for Technical/Quality matters
- Commercial Manager for vehicle and material resource requirements
Key measures and targets:
- Customer turnaround times
- Wastage
- Downtime
Knowledge and Experience
- Good knowledge of depot operational procedures
- Good knowledge of raw materials and finished products
- Understanding of basic maintenance
- Understanding of Health, Safety and Environmental policies
- Ability to act quickly and efficiently when problems or changes occur
- Ability to operate mobile plant
- To communicate with other staff members
Education and Training Desirable:
- IOSH Working Safely (or similar SHE competency)
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Depot Operative employer: RGIT Australia
Palladium Digital is an exceptional employer that fosters a dynamic and inclusive work culture, where innovation thrives and employees are empowered to lead transformative AI initiatives. With a strong focus on professional development, team members benefit from mentorship opportunities and the chance to engage with high-profile clients in a hybrid work environment based in London or Oxford. Join us to be part of a forward-thinking team that values collaboration and drives meaningful change in the business landscape.
