Purpose of the role The primary role entails the operation, inspection, and maintenance of an asphalt plant to ensure the production of materials that meet the company's stringent quality specifications. This includes the essential task of planning the production for the following day, considering customer requirements and the plant's capabilities. It also involves effectively managing start-up and shut-down procedures to maximize production within the plant's capacity. Furthermore, the responsibilities encompass comprehensive inspection and monitoring of the plant, adhering to the site's established regimen. Maintenance and repair duties fall within the individual's scope and competence, with a strong emphasis on maintaining accurate records in accordance with management requirements. The role also involves the refuelling of both static and mobile machines, as well as the operation of mobile plant equipment, such as Front-End Loaders (FEL) for loading and plant feed, and dumpers for mineral movement, as directed by site management. Ensuring the safe and proper operation of machinery is of utmost importance. Additionally, the position includes conducting maintenance work on both static and mobile plant equipment, following the manufacturer's guidelines and Heidelberg Materials's standards. It's important to note that these duties may also extend to other Heidelberg Materials sites within a reasonable traveling distance, with provisions for transportation or travel allowances in cases where the distance exceeds the standard journey. Key accountabilities To operate static and mobile plant in a safe and efficient manner To maintain where required mobile plant in a good order physically with re-fuelling, greasing, cleaning in accordance with the manufacturers and Heidelberg Materials recommendations. To complete daily inspection sheets of the conditions of static & mobile plant. To report problems or defects of static & mobile plant to the site supervisor. To complete near miss reports as required by Site Management. To operate plant & machinery in an energy efficient manner. Good timekeeping Education/Qualification Good general education required, and large amount of health and safety regulations and Quarry Regulations are required to be understood and carried out. Certification by EPIC to operate mobile plant. NVQ level 2 in mobile plant operations required following EPIC completion. What's on Offer Pay: £12.15ph Hours: 39.5 contract overtime to cover site 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