About this role
Breedon is a leading construction and materials group in Ireland and Great Britain with a group turnover of c. €1.6 billion per annum. We operate 2 cement plants, over 100 quarries, 50 asphalt plants, 170 ready-mixed concrete plants, as well as a range of contract surfacing and other essential products to help our customers build the places where we all live, work, and play.
Our People are our passion, by working as One Breedon, with shared goals and a common purpose, we are making a material difference.
We are keeping it simple; we are making it happen, we are striving to improve, we are showing we care.
Key Responsibilities We are currently seeking a General Operative to join our team at our Cladbeg Asphalt Plant.
As a General Operative you will be responsible for: Supporting, assisting, training and develop in the following terms;
Training in all aspects of material testing to relevant standardsTraining on weighbridge operationsTraining on loading shovelTraining on asphalt plant operationTo ensure environmental standards are maintained and prevent spillagesTo ensure product quality is maintainedTo assist with repairs during breakdowns and complete preventative maintenance.To comply with health and safety procedures and policies to ensure the role is carried out without risk to self and others.To carry out any other reasonable duties as required. Skills, Knowledge & Expertise Experience / Qualifications:
Experience working in a quarry or construction materials manufacturing environmentExperience operating plant or machinery in construction/quarry or similar industry Experience and competency to carryout routine and planned basic maintenanceAbility to complete housekeeping/cleaning around plant Personal Skills:
Ability to work closely within a teamIndependence – ability to work on own convictions Adaptable to changing environmentsAcceptability – non abrasive styleAbility to plan and organise own work areaProblem solving ability to daily issuesWorks to the company controls Key Relationships:
Ability to work within a teamMaintain effective working relationship with plant and contracts employees and third partiesGood communication skills with the plant management to raise problems Job Benefits Benefits:
35 days per year (including bank holidays)A tailored, competitive salary Company pension scheme Life Assurance Scheme1 day per year to volunteer with a charity of your choice (fully paid!) and fund-matching up to £200 for charitable events.Make a Material Difference AwardsEmployee Assistance Programme providing a wide range of health and wellbeing support 24/7 Enhanced parental leave policyOption to participate in our ShareSave scheme.Access to our employee benefits platform, giving you discounts on a wide variety of high street shops and brands.Broad learning opportunities, training, and career progression pathways.