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General Operative (Concrete Plant)

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General Operative (Concrete Plant)
Miles Platting, Manchester
Salary: Competitive

Breedon is a leading construction materials group in the UK and Ireland. We operate two cement plants, around 80 quarries, 40 asphalt plants, 170 ready-mixed concrete and mortar plants, nine concrete and clay products plants, four contract surfacing businesses, six import/export terminals and two slate production facilities.

We are seeking a General Operative at our ready-mixed concrete plant in Miles Platting, Manchester. Your key responsibility will be to drive the loading shovel and support the concrete plant supervisor with the running of the plant. This will involve batching concrete, ensuring this is done in accordance with our safety, environmental and quality procedures.

You will ensure that concrete orders are dispatched to meet customer requirements and conduct administration tasks, including using IT systems in order to efficiently operate the site. You will also be responsible for assisting our maintenance fitters and business partners in maintaining site housekeeping to a high standard and actively identifying and implementing site improvements. With a focus on environmental standards the role will involve supporting community relations in a constructive and proactive manner.

You will be required to be flexible in duties undertaken, carrying out other tasks on this site or at other sites in the area.

We would like to hear from you if you are keen to make a positive difference to our business and the service received by customers. A commitment to achieving world class safety standards, strong communication skills and the ability to work well with our drivers and other colleagues are all important. It would be an advantage if you have worked in a similar role before and have a good understanding of general plant maintenance, and relevant qualifications such as First Aid.

The Group places the highest importance on sustained standards of excellence in all aspects of Health, Safety and Environmental management and you will be expected to contribute to the Company's zero harm culture.

A competitive remuneration package will be offered including pension and life assurance.

By applying for this role, your details will be sent to Ortolan People, who are acting as consultants for the hiring company. Ortolan People are engaged to provide recruitment support in processing applications. We will endeavour to respond to all applicants within three working days. Occasionally for roles with a very high volume of applicants, this may not be possible.

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