Heidelberg Materials AG
Location
Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands | United Kingdom
Job description
Heidelberg Materials Where Diversity Empowers, Individuality Inspires, and Together, We can achieve Net Carbon Zero
We are dedicated to an inclusive and respectful workplace, valuing diverse skills and backgrounds for our business success. Our culture promotes openness, transparency, and individual growth. We actively encourage diversity in the construction industry and welcome all applicants, regardless of perfect alignment with job descriptions. Elevate your life with our family-friendly policies prioritizing wellbeing.
Purpose of the role
The primary role of this job entails operating hydraulic excavators to excavate sand and gravel, and subsequently loading them onto dumper trucks for transportation to the central processing plant. It is imperative for the operator to ensure the safe and proper operation of these machines.
Furthermore, they are expected to operate any other mobile plant machinery, as directed by Site Management, provided they are certified to do so safely and efficiently.
Additionally, the job involves performing maintenance tasks on mobile plant equipment as required by both the manufacturer.
Moreover, the operator may be assigned other tasks within their capabilities on the main processing plant, in accordance with recommendations from Site Management.
This role demands a strong emphasis on safety and efficient equipment operation.
Key accountabilities
Primarily to operate hydraulic excavators to dig sand and gravel and load onto dumper trucks for transporting up to the main processing plant.
To be able to operate the machine in a safe and proper manner.
To be able to operate any other mobile plant machines, as directed by Site Management, to which they are certificated in safe and proper manner.
To undertake maintenance works to mobile plant as required by manufacturer and Heidelberg Materials.
To undertake other duties within their scope on the main processing plant in accordance with Site Management recommendations.
To be able to operate mobile plant as required.
To adhere to the company health & safety policy.
To adhere to the Quarry Regulations 1999.
Education/Qualification
GCSE 4+ Math's and English
Good general education required, and large amount of health and safety regulations and Quarry Regulations are required to be understood and carried out.
Certification by EPIC to operate mobile plant.
NVQ level 2 in mobile plant operations required following EPIC completion
Additional Information
Location: Sutton Coldfield
Full Time
Working Hours: 39.5 Hours
Contract Type: Permanent
What's on Offer
* Employer of choice : Armed Forces Covenant (Silver) / Disability Confident Committed / 5% Club (Gold) / Mates in Mind / Clear Assured (Foundation) / MPQC / Youth Employment / CTP / School & University Outreach / Grad cracker / Wellbeing for Life
* Compensation Package : Bonus incentives / Generous Pension Schemes up to 15% / 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 Program (EAP) / Mental Health First Aiders / Cycle to Work / Employee Benefits portal including Gym discount / Free eye tests / Discounted Private Medical cover
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