Asphalt Plant Operative

3 weeks ago


Sunderland, United Kingdom Aggregate Industries Full time
About Aggregate Industries UK
We are at the heart of construction, focused on building progress and transforming the industry to deliver a more sustainable future for all. Committed to playing a significant role in enabling the UK to transition to net zero, we are driving decarbonisation across the construction materials sector.
We are recognised as one of the safest, most customer-centric companies in this space and we are looking for you to be part of our movement to grow, innovate and develop together to create continuous value. Because we believe that only by working together in an inclusive environment, where everyone can grow and thrive, we can build the world we all want to live in.
Join today and build progress with us.
The Opportunity
An exciting opportunity to be part of a multi-skilled team at our Sunderland Asphalt Plant this role will encompass the following criteria.
You will control the fixed and mobile plant to produce asphalt while maintaining the highest standards of health and safety, quality, sustainability, efficiency & environmental awareness reporting to the site management. You will interact with customers and haulage drivers, offering outstanding service and assistance. This role includes :-
Mixing Operation-
Conduct mixing of asphalt product to BSI:9001 specification and within Aggregate Industries specifications to ensure our customers are supplied with a premium product.
Completion and recording of pre-start inspections via the company’s digital system
Identifying, recording and reporting defective fixed plant equipment.
Support maintenance teams with maintaining and monitoring the condition of fixed plant equipment.
Utilisation of the control system to control fixed plant equipment
Loading Shovel Operations-
Completion and recording of pre-start inspections via the company’s digital system.
Reporting any defective equipment in a timely manner to the management team..
Monitoring of aggregate stocking levels and Feeding material into the asphalt plant.
Driving in accordance with the site workplace transport plan to maintain a high level of vehicle safety on site.
Efficiently operating machinery to reduce costs and emissions to the environment.
Weighbridge Operations- Controlling and managing the loading of vehicles via control system. Programming and scheduling of materials for production.
Entering data into the company’s Internal Management System.
Ensuring vehicle compliance to workplace transport plan requirements. Answering and making phone calls to relevant order offices.
What’s on offer?
Competitive Salary, plus bonus, annual pay reviews, 25 days holiday + 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 aggregates team in a business that has a huge focus on Health & Safety
Opportunities for career progression both at home and abroad (via our parent company Holcim)
⭐️ 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
What will you bring?
A willingness to learn, develop and perform at the highest standard.
A positive mental attitude and the ability to engage in all aspects of the role.
Ability to adhere to safe working practices, safe operating procedures and ensure the safety of yourself and your colleagues.
IT Literacy – Ability to operate basic data input into spreadsheets and computer systems.
Flexibility – To ensure the business can meet customer requirements in a timely manner.
Excellent customer service skills and the ability to communicate effectively with drivers and staff.
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

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