Trainee Asphalt Plant Operative

About Us 

Breedon is a leading construction and materials group in Ireland and Great Britain with a group turnover of c. €1.6 billion per annum. We operate 2 cement plants, over 100 quarries, 50 asphalt plants, 170 ready-mixed concrete plants, as well as a range of contract surfacing and other essential products to help our customers build the places where we all live, work, and play. 

Our People are our passion, by working as One Breedon, with shared goals and a common purpose, we are making a material difference.

We are keeping it simple; we are making it happen, we are striving to improve, we are showing we care.

Overview:

We are currently seeking a Trainee Asphalt Plant Operative to join our team in Ballycoolin.

As a Trainee Asphalt Plant Operative, you will be responsible for supporting the manufacturing of various asphalt products according to mix design and customer jobsite specification.

More about what you will do…

• Assisting to perform pre and post inspections
• To ensure environmental standards are maintained and prevent spillages
• To ensure the vehicle is driven legally with courtesy to other road users
• To assist to ensure product quality is maintained
• Assisting to complete daily checks and maintenance of the vehicle
• To fuel the vehicle daily
• To drive in a fuel-efficient manner at all times
• To assist with repairs during breakdowns and complete preventative maintenance.
• Assisting to inspect and clean the vehicle daily and report faults to supervisors.
• To comply with health and safety procedures and policies to ensure the role is carried out without risk to self and others.
• To carry out any other reasonable duties as required.

What we need from you…

• A willingness to learn within the materials industry
• A valid UK driving licence
• Preferred but not essential:
• Experience working in a quarry or construction materials manufacturing environment
• Experience operating plant or machinery in construction/quarry or similar industry
• Familiar with operating a manufacturing plant using computer control system
• Experience and competency to carryout routine and planned basic maintenance
• Ability to complete housekeeping/cleaning around plant

Some important information…

• 33 days per year (including bank holidays)
• A tailored, competitive salary
• Company pension scheme
• Life Assurance Scheme
• Holiday buy scheme
• Free onsite parking
• 1 day per year to volunteer with a charity of your choice (fully paid!) and fund-matching up to £200 for charitable events
• Make a Material Difference Awards
• Employee Assistance Programme providing a wide range of health and wellbeing support 24/7
• Enhanced parental leave policy
• Option to participate in our ShareSave scheme
• Access to our employee benefits platform, giving you discounts on a wide variety of high street shops and brands
• Health & Wellbeing Initiatives
• Broad learning opportunities, training, and career progression pathways.

Breedon Group is an equal opportunity and inclusive employer. 

About Breedon Group plc

Breedon is a leading vertically-integrated construction materials group in Great Britain and Ireland.

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