Heidelberg Materials AG
Location
Penrith, Cumbria | United Kingdom
Job description
General Operative at Shap Beck Quarry covering all aspects of production.
Purpose of the role
The execution of various Safety, Health, and Environmental (SHE) and Quality inspections, it is imperative to meticulously record your observations. This entails completing inspection checklists both prior to, during, and after operating, ensuring that any defects identified are reported and addressed appropriately. Moreover, the operation, inspection, and maintenance of static and mobile plant equipment for load and haul, processing, and materials handling must be carried out with precision and care, always prioritizing safety and efficiency. High standards of site housekeeping are to be diligently maintained, and strict adherence to all Company policies and guidelines is expected, with a special focus on health and safety, quality, and environmental procedures. Furthermore, close collaboration with fellow employees, is crucial to ensure the efficient performance of production processes.
Key accountabilities
* Correct and safe operation of mobile plant.
* Ensure Company procedures are adhered to.
* To operate static plant in a safe and efficient manner.
* To maintain plant in good order physically, in accordance with manufacturers and Heidelberg Materials recommendations.
* To complete near miss reports as required by Site Management.
* Good timekeeping.
* Keep work stations clean and tidy
* Ensure visitors sign in and direct them to their meeting and where relevant complete contractor inductions
The role holder is expected:
* To comply with all aspects of the Heidelberg Materials Compliance Policy.
To ensure that all the business/operations are performed in accordance with instructions and procedures and in such a way to prevent any fraudulent activities taking place.
* To comply with the Health & Safety at Work Act 1974 and to observe the requirements of the Company Safety Policy and other relevant legislation.
* To proactively manage health & safety of employees to continuously improve the company's health & safety performance.
* To update all areas of knowledge as required to carry out the job with maximum effectiveness and to attend training/development courses as and when required.
* To comply will all aspects of the HR Policies and Procedures of the Company.
Education/Qualification
* Good general education is required as a large amount of health and safety regulations and quarry regulations are required to be understood and carried out.
* To work towards if necessary and attain NVQ/QCF certification in static and mobile plant operations In addition to these functions employees are required to carry out such other duties as may reasonably be required
What's on Offer:
Salary: Competitive Salary
Location: Shap
Hours: 40
Employer of choice: Armed Forces Covenant (Silver) / Disability Confident Committed / 5% Club (Gold) / Mates in Mind / Clear Assured (Foundation) / The Mineral Products and Qualification Council (MPQC) / STEM Ambassador
Compensation Package: Bonus incentives / Generous Pension Schemes / Life Assurance
Work Life Balance: 27 days holiday (excluding bank holidays) / Agile working / Flexible working / Holiday purchase / Sabbatical
Family Friendly: Enhanced policies such as Maternity / Paternity / Parental Leave / Neonatal / Adoption
Social Values: paid Volunteering Day every year / Communities (LGBTQ+, Network of Woman, Woman in Science and Engineering (STEM), Armed Forces)
Wellbeing: Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) / Mental Health First Aiders / Cycle to Work / Employee Benefits portal including Gym discount / Free eye t
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