Heidelberg Materials UK (formerly Hanson UK) is one of the UK’s largest suppliers of construction materials, employing over 3,500 people and operating around 280 manufacturing sites in the UK. We are committed to building a more sustainable future and recognise that a diverse workforce is key to our growth and development. We aim to foster a culture that values openness, transparency and individual achievement. Purpose of the role To work closely with the other team members in producing concrete in a safe clean environment and to ensure best possible customer service is always achieved. To be responsible for first impression reaction regarding cleanliness of yard and plant and facilities. Key accountability To liaise with the Order Office, plant staff and Customers and ensure that production of concrete/mortar meets customer’s requirements and to give optimum output, quality, and standards in accordance with the Procedures Manual, Working instructions and Technical Instructions To regularly inspect, carry out and ensure that plant routine maintenance is adhered to and that the cleanliness of the plant mechanism, plant area, buildings, equipment, and facilities are maintained and cleaned in accordance with standing instructions To ensure that all waste disposals, water discharges and dust emissions are dealt with in accordance with the Environmental Procedures laid down To ensure that sufficient materials are available to meet the demands of production To inspect in coming materials and to carry out a visual stock check of all materials once a week To ensure that all employees/contractors and visitors to the plant follow the relevant safety instructions laid down By constant appraisal and review of work methods and plant utilisation, ensure the best use is made of plant, equipment, and materials available To comply with all aspects of the Restrictive Trade Practices Act. A separate communication will be issued shortly/the communication issued previously refers To ensure that the business/operations are performed in accordance with Group and Regional Administrative instructions and procedures and in such a way to prevent any fraudulent activities taking place To comply with the Health & Safety at Work Act 1974 and to observe the requirements of Company Safety Policy and other relevant legislation To update all areas of knowledge as required to carry out the job with maximum effectiveness and to attend training courses as and when required To comply with all aspects of the Personnel Policies and Procedures of the Company To perform any other relevant duties as requested by Management To effectively operate the batching plant and FEL to the standards required by company policy and to improve & maintain site presentation to company guidelines To maintain cleanliness throughout the site and facilities To accurately batch concrete/mortar in accordance with the relevant procedures when trained to do so To ensure that the plant is adequately always stocked with approved materials To visually check stocks daily and verify monthly with plant supervisor To carry out routine maintenance and inspection for defects and record actions accordingly To report any defect, action or occurrence which may jeopardise the operation in any respect of health & safety, the environment, product quality and service To be familiar with and ensure full compliance with the policies issued on health & safety, the environment, quality control and fraud prevention Education/Qualification GCSE grade 4 Equivalent to a C in Math’s and English 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 Value : 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