About Holcim

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 - 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

The Opportunity

We have a new vacancy for a General Operative to join our team at our Callow Blockworks in Cheddar.

To operate as a member of a multi-skilled production team producing concrete products. The factory operates a 24/5 shift pattern.Must adhereing to our Health & Safety requirements, with continuous commitment to a zero harm culture, be enthusiastic and highly motivated. Excellent communication and team working skills are essential and experience within the industry would be preferable. The ability to be flexible is an advantage. FLT license at least B1 would be highly preferable.

You will be required to operate and maintain automated block making equipment, including driving forklift trucks and the loading shovel,. Other key responsibilities of the General Operative will include: Ensuring excellent housekeeping around site, manage incoming materials, quality check all manufactured product, ensure planned preventative maintenance is undertaken as directed and assist during breakdown situations.

Who you are

• General Operative with a requirement for drive and enthusiasm.
• Excellent communication and team working skills.
• FLT License at least B1 would be highly preferable.
• Good organisational skills.
• Able to work on your own initiative.
• Ability to work to deadlines.
• Ability to problem solve.
• Ability to be flexible and adaptable.
• Physically fit, capable of manual labour, including lifting and carrying.

We are committed to building a diverse environment and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. You will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability or age.