Plant Operative

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 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’re looking for a practical and dependable Plant Operative to join our Purfleet Asphalt Plant on a full-time, permanent basis. This is a varied, hands-on role supporting the safe and efficient day-to-day running of the plant, helping to ensure materials are produced and dispatched to meet customer demand.

Working a rotating shift pattern of Monday to Friday 05:00–14:30 and 08:30–18:00, along with Saturday shifts 05:00–12:00, you’ll be part of a busy operational environment where teamwork, reliability and attention to detail are essential. The role offers the opportunity to develop new skills across plant operations, with full training available for the right individual.

What You'll Be Doing

• Supporting the safe and efficient running of the asphalt plant and associated site operations

• Operating the weighbridge and assisting with vehicle movements and customer collections

• Carrying out general housekeeping duties to maintain a clean, safe and organised site

• Assisting with basic plant maintenance and daily operational checks

• Working closely with colleagues to ensure production and dispatch targets are achieved safely and efficiently

Who you are

• You’re reliable, punctual and comfortable working in a fast-paced operational environment

• You enjoy hands-on work and take pride in maintaining high housekeeping standards

• You can communicate effectively with drivers, contractors and site colleagues

• You’re safety-conscious and able to follow site procedures consistently
  

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.