Purpose if the role
The primary focus of this role is to effectively operate, inspect, and maintain an asphalt plant to ensure the production of materials that meet the company's quality standards. This includes planning the production for the following day based on customer requirements and the plant's capabilities, as well as managing start-up and shut-down procedures while optimizing throughput within the plant's capacity. Additionally, the responsibilities involve thorough inspection and monitoring of the plant in accordance with the site's established regime. Maintenance and repair tasks within the individual's scope and competence are vital, and meticulous records must be maintained to meet management requirements. The role also encompasses refuelling of both static and mobile machines, with operation of mobile plant machinery such as Front-End Loaders (FEL) for loading and plant feed, and dumpers for mineral movement, as directed by site management. Ensuring the safe and proper operation of machines is of utmost importance. Furthermore, the position includes conducting maintenance works on both static and mobile plant equipment as required by the manufacturer's guidelines and Heidelberg Materials standards. It's important to note that these duties may also be carried out at other Heidelberg Materials sites in the area, within a reasonable traveling distance. In such cases, transportation or traveling allowances may be provided if the distance exceeds the standard journey.
Key accountabilities
Ensure all instructions relating to health & Safety are followed on site.
Ensure a good standard of housekeeping on site.
Ensure daily / weekly/ monthly checks assigned to them are completed and signed off.
Encourage other staff, by example, to report near hits and forward these as required.
Advise the Foreman / Production Supervisor of any developing problems with staff or machinery.
Assist the Foreman / Production Supervisor in the management of contractors and visitors
With the Foreman/Production Supervisor ensure that all staff follow the requirements of the environmental management system.
With the Foreman/Production Supervisor, Ensure all staff follow the requirements of the Quality
Management System & provide high quality & service standards.
Education/Qualification
What's on Offer
* Employer of choice: Armed Forces Covenant (Silver) / Disability Confident Committed / 5% Club (Platinum) / Mates in Mind / Clear Assured (Foundation) / The Mineral Products and Qualification Council (MPQC) / STEM Ambassador
* Compensation Package: Bonus incentives / Generous Pension Schemes / Life Assurance
* Work Life Balance: 27 days holiday (excluding bank holidays) / Agile working / Flexible working / Holiday purchase / Sabbatical
* Family Friendly: Enhanced policies such as Maternity / Paternity / Parental Leave / Neonatal / Adoption/IVF/Menopause
* Social Values: paid Volunteering Day every year / Communities (LGBTQ+, Network of Woman, Woman in Science and Engineering (STEM), Armed Forces)
* Wellbeing: Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) / Mental Health First Aiders / Cycle to Work / Employee Benefits portal including Gym discount / Free eye tests / Discounted Private Medical cover
