Construction Jobs

Operative (Ref: 9779)

Job Description

Aggregate Industries a leading manufacturer and supplier of concrete and aggregate products are recruiting for an Operative based in Cheddar. About the role As an Operative your role is to inspect, carry out and ensure that plant routines are regularly adhered to and that the cleanliness of the plant mechanism, plant area, adjacent buildings, and equipment are at all times properly and regularly inspected, cleaned in accordance with site instructions. Other elements of the role include: Actively promote Corporate Health, Safety & Welfare values to achieve stated aim of Zero Harm for all employees, with clear adherence to Cardinal Safety rules Carry out remedial actions identified in site Safety Tours Carry out emergency response when required as per local training Operation of machinery producing concrete products; operating automated block making equipment, including forklift, loading shovel and twin clamp mobile plant; helping to achieve performance targets for productivity and quality Maintain standards and pre-determined productivity, housekeeping and maintenance regimes Support Engineering staff with maintenance tasks Carry out preventative maintenance tasks Carry out other supporting work required to comply with the company Management Systems What will you bring? Excellent communication and team working skills Previous experience operating loading shovels and forklift trucks Able to work on own initiative Ability to work to deadlines Ability to problem solve What can we offer you? Competitive Salary, bonus and benefits recognising the contribution you bring Opportunities for Career Progression both at home and abroad An inclusive and safety focused culture with people at the heart of the business Why join Aggregate Industries? To be at the heart of construction, we see our people at the forefront of the construction industry, transforming it into a more sustainable future. We employ highly talented, experienced and motivated people from diverse backgrounds. We have industry-leading capability in innovation, enabling us to anticipate and meet the changing needs of our customers. We are committed to developing strong and positive relationships with the communities we live and work in. LafargeHolcim has a global footprint with leadership positions in the vast majority of its markets and a diversified portfolio with a good balance between mature and developing markets positioned in highly populated areas. About Aggregate Industries We’re at the front line of the construction and infrastructure industries, producing and supplying an array of construction materials. With over 270 sites and more than 3,900 dedicated employees, we’re home to everything from aggregates, asphalt, ready-mixed concrete and precast concrete products. On top of that, we produce, import and supply construction materials, export aggregates and offer national road surfacing and contracting services. We’re also a proud member of LafargeHolcim, which is the leading global building materials and solutions company with around 90,000 employees in over 80 countries. It holds leading positions in all regions with a balanced portfolio of developing and mature markets.