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 Night Plant Operative to join our team at our Asphalt plant based out of Botley, near Southampton.

As our Plant Operative you will be responsible for controlling and coordinating the safe operation and production of the Asphalt plant and carrying out daily housekeeping tasks. Your main duty will be to operate the mobile plant (loading shovel and skidsteer) yard duties including banksman duties. There will be an opportunity to learn fixed plant operations as well.

What will you bring?

• You will have a sound appreciation of Health & Safety, housekeeping and environmental regulations

• Excellent communication and team working skills

• Background in a quarry or asphalt environment is desirable but not essential as full training will be given

• Flexibility with work hours and willing to work weekend and night shifts

• A detailed knowledge of operational procedures.

• A detailed knowledge of how the plant works and is maintained.

• Ability to understand written instructions and basic math.

• Mobile plant experience is desirable.

• Plan ahead to make best use of raw inputs and reduce waste to the minimum.

• None required initially, but experience in all areas of plant operations is of great value

• Full driving license
  

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.