General Operative

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.

The Opportunity

Be part of building something special from the very beginning. At Holcim, we are launching a brand-new facility, offering you a rare chance to shape operations from the ground up and leave your mark on a fresh site from day one. You will play a central part in establishing our day-to-day workflow, working alongside a supportive team dedicated to sustainable building solutions, you'll work Monday to Friday, 06:30 – 17:00.

In this hands-on, varied role, you will help run and maintain essential processing operations. Your primary responsibilities will include:

• Operating fixed production machinery, including the primary crusher and wash plant, to ensure high-quality material output.

• Managing weighbridge duties accurately, issuing documentation, and warmly welcoming hauliers and visitors entering and leaving the site.

• Carrying out daily plant safety checks, reporting maintenance needs, and assisting engineering teams during servicing or breakdown response.

• Maintaining excellent housekeeping standards across all work areas to ensure a safe, clean, and hazard-free environment.

• Monitoring and logging production data, stoppages, and inventory accurately.

Who you are

• You are collaborative: You enjoy working in a close-knit team environment where clear communication, mutual support, and safety come first.

• You are adaptable: You take pride in wearing multiple hats, comfortably balancing mechanical plant operation with customer-facing weighbridge duties.

• You take initiative: You have a proactive approach to your day, spotting what needs to be done, solving practical problems, and taking ownership of your workspace.

• You are organised and attentive: You value accuracy when keeping records, checking plant condition, and producing tickets for incoming and outgoing loads.

• Your background: While previous experience operating quarrying, wash plant, or fixed processing machinery is welcome, full training will be provided to help you succeed in this new facility.

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.