General 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 General Operative to join our team at Callow Quarry. This is a varied, hands-on role where you'll split your time between operating mobile plant, supporting production activities and providing cover for the site weighbridge.

Working Monday to Friday with shifts of either 05:30-15:30 or 06:30-16:30, with opportunities for overtime on Saturday mornings, you'll become an important part of a close-knit team that keeps the quarry operating safely and efficiently. If you're computer literate, enjoy practical work and are keen to develop new skills, we'll provide the training and support you need to build a rewarding career with us.

What You'll Be Doing

• Supporting the operation of fixed production plant, dispatching materials and monitoring product quality to ensure high operational standards.

• Providing holiday and sickness cover for the weighbridge, accurately processing vehicle movements and maintaining records using computer-based systems.

• Carrying out routine plant inspections, maintaining excellent housekeeping standards and reporting any faults or issues promptly.

• Working collaboratively with colleagues and maintenance teams to support safe, efficient quarry operations and respond effectively to operational requirements.

Who you are

• You are computer literate and comfortable learning and using site systems with confidence.

• You enjoy practical, hands-on work and are keen to develop your skills across different aspects of quarry operations.

• You work well as part of a team and communicate effectively with colleagues, customers and site visitors.

• You are organised, dependable and able to manage your responsibilities in a busy operational environment.
  

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.