Concrete General Operative
| Posting date: | 02 October 2024 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | Competitive salary above national living wage for 2025 with the option to earn overtime |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 01 November 2024 |
| Location: | Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Breedon Group |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | Woodham |
Summary
We are seeking a General Operative at our ready-mixed concrete plant in Woodham, nr Aylesbury
The key responsibility will be to drive the loading shovel and support the concrete plant supervisor with the running of the plant. This may involve batching concrete, ensuring this is done in accordance with our safety, environmental and quality procedures.
A general operative must ensure that concrete orders are dispatched to meet customer requirements and conduct administration tasks, including using IT systems in order to efficiently operate the site. Part of the role involves assisting our maintenance fitters and business partners in maintaining site housekeeping to a high standard and actively identifying and implementing site improvements. With a focus on environmental standards the role will involve supporting community relations in a constructive and proactive manner.
We require operatives to be flexible in duties undertaken, carrying out other tasks on this site or at other sites in the area.
We would like to hear from you if you are keen to make a positive difference to our business and the service received by customers. A commitment to achieving world class safety standards, strong communication skills and the ability to work well with our drivers and other colleagues are all important.
It would be an advantage if you have worked in a similar role before and have a good understanding of general plant maintenance, and relevant qualifications such as loading shovel and first aid.
You may also support with batching concrete, ensuring it meets our standards and our customers requirements. You may also support our maintenance engineers around the site; helping us to maintain excellent housekeeping standards and carry out site improvements.
The key responsibility will be to drive the loading shovel and support the concrete plant supervisor with the running of the plant. This may involve batching concrete, ensuring this is done in accordance with our safety, environmental and quality procedures.
A general operative must ensure that concrete orders are dispatched to meet customer requirements and conduct administration tasks, including using IT systems in order to efficiently operate the site. Part of the role involves assisting our maintenance fitters and business partners in maintaining site housekeeping to a high standard and actively identifying and implementing site improvements. With a focus on environmental standards the role will involve supporting community relations in a constructive and proactive manner.
We require operatives to be flexible in duties undertaken, carrying out other tasks on this site or at other sites in the area.
We would like to hear from you if you are keen to make a positive difference to our business and the service received by customers. A commitment to achieving world class safety standards, strong communication skills and the ability to work well with our drivers and other colleagues are all important.
It would be an advantage if you have worked in a similar role before and have a good understanding of general plant maintenance, and relevant qualifications such as loading shovel and first aid.
You may also support with batching concrete, ensuring it meets our standards and our customers requirements. You may also support our maintenance engineers around the site; helping us to maintain excellent housekeeping standards and carry out site improvements.