Requirements
The posting does not specify formal education or years of experience requirements. The role calls for the ability to perform plant operator, mixing, and loading shovel duties, understand plant processes and relevant permits, follow company procedures, and communicate professionally with stakeholders.
Job Description
We are leaders in supplying innovative, sustainable building solutions to the UK construction industry; building progress for people and the planet.
Since 1858, we’ve helped shape the UK; powering the construction of homes and hospitals, roads and railways, schools and cities alike.
Our mission is to make sustainable construction a reality, through purposeful action that tackles real carbon and climate challenges. We are dedicated to helping Britain grow and thrive - by doing the right thing, doing it together, and making a difference.
Holcim UK Company Benefits
- Competitive Salary, plus bonus, 25 days holiday + your local bank holidays (with options to increase) and other benefits and other benefits - all recognising the contribution you bring
- Be valued and supported, working as part of a highly respected team in a business that has a huge focus on Health & Safety
- We care about you and your family. That’s why we offer enhanced family benefits, including maternity, paternity, and adoption leave. We understand that your personal life and family well-being are just as important as your career, so we’re committed to supporting you every step of the way.
- Be part of something bigger with our "Women Empowered - Stronger Together Mentor Program," designed to support, inspire, and uplift women across the business.
- Free 24/7 remote GP service for you and your household, offering medical advice, prescriptions, referrals, and same-day appointments.
- Opportunities for career progression both at home and abroad
- 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
- Staff discounts including special rates for garden landscaping products
- Health, Safety & Environmental
- Assist the Plant Manager to manage the allocated business unit and in their absence act in accordance with the respective company policies and deliver as minimum, the agreed Company Health, Safety & Environmental Objectives
- Ensure the allocated business unit as a minimum complies to ISO9001 & 14001 National Third Party Accreditations
- Instil company Standards through Visible Felt Leadership
- To ensure all visitors and staff are fully inducted to company standards
- Instigate and be involved in the delivery of Interactive Safety Tours (IST & BOG)
- Ensure all Incidents, nears misses and Safety Concerns are reported and investigated to company standards.
- Planning
- Read and understand the IPPC Permit issued by the local Authority.
- Assist the Plant Manager with the Site Improvement Plan delivery
- Behaviour
- Operate in line with Health and Safety Procedures, AI's, Competition Law Compliance and other business processes and procedures
- Be able to perform the tasks of operator, mixing and loading shovel driver on a daily basis with a detailed understanding of the process
- Communicate in a professional manner to all stakeholders of the company.
- Maintain a professional and business like attitude and approach at all times
- Quality
- Understanding and delivery of the company Quality Plan
- To ensure material sampling is completed to the correct standards and timescales
- Train and coach staff in order that full compliance can be achieved
Skills
About Holcim
Holcim has the vision to be the leading partner for sustainable construction. With net sales of CHF 15.7 billion in 2025, we create value across the built environment from infrastructure and industry to buildings. Headquartered in Zug, Switzerland, Holcim has more than 50 000 employees in 45 countries – across Europe, Latin America and Asia, Middle East & Africa – and has been recognized as a Global Top Employer by the Top Employers Institute. Holcim offers high-value end-to-end Building Materials and Building Solutions, from foundation and flooring to walling and roofing – powered by premium brands including ECOPact, ECOPlanet, ECOCycle, and Ytong.
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