Leading UK supplier of cement, aggregates, asphalt, concrete and contracting services across 200+ sites.
Key duties include operating the plant’s computer‑controlled mixing system, running mobile plant equipment, performing pre‑start checks, carrying out routine maintenance such as greasing and visual inspections, and handling housekeeping tasks like hosing down. Training is provided for operating loading shovels, mini‑diggers and telehandlers.
The company is hiring a Trainee Plant Operative for the Westleigh Asphalt plant in Tiverton. The role is fast‑paced, varied and rewarding, ideal for individuals who enjoy working with hard‑working teams and value safety, health, wellbeing and career development.
Successful candidates will demonstrate excellent communication and customer‑service skills, strong IT literacy, basic mathematics and English, flexibility to work weekends, and a desire to learn and be trained. They must develop an understanding of health and safety, housekeeping and environmental regulations.
Holcim UK offers a competitive salary with bonus, 25 days holiday plus local bank holidays, and a range of additional benefits. Employees are valued and supported within a health‑and‑safety focused team, with enhanced family benefits such as maternity, paternity and adoption leave. The company provides a Women Empowered Mentor Programme, a 24/7 remote GP service for staff and households, career progression opportunities domestically and abroad, affinity groups, and staff discounts on garden landscaping products.