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 - 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 have an exciting opportunity for a Plant Operative to join our OCL team at Micheldever. This is a full-time, site-based role where no two days are the same. Working within a close-knit operational team, you’ll play a key part in supporting the recycling and production process across our aggregate and construction waste operations.

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys hands-on work, thrives in a fast-paced operational environment and is looking to build a long-term career with future progression opportunities. We are focused on developing people who want to grow, learn new skills and become future successors within the wider operation. Whether you already have experience operating plant machinery or are looking to expand your skillset, training and support can be provided.

The role is Monday to Friday, 07:00 – 17:00, with opportunities for overtime during weekends and nights. You may also occasionally support at other depot locations when required.

What You'll Be Doing

• Operating the weighbridge and accurately recording materials entering and leaving site

• Supporting recycling operations including crushing, screening and mixing materials

• Operating plant machinery such as loading shovels and excavators (training available)

• Coordinating logistics, booking haulage and maintaining accurate records and paperwork

• Welcoming visitors, contractors and customers while supporting safe and efficient site operations

Who you are

• You have experience working within an operational, industrial, aggregates, recycling or similar site environment

• You enjoy being part of a small team and are happy supporting across different areas when needed

• You are organised, safety conscious and comfortable completing paperwork and using computer systems

• You have good communication skills and are confident interacting with drivers, visitors and customers

• You are looking for a role where you can learn, develop and progress over time
  

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.