About Us Breedon is a leading construction and materials group in Ireland and Great Britain with a group turnover of c. €1.6 billion PA. We operate two 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 General Operative to join our cleaning day crew at Kinnegad, Co. WestmeathAs a General Operative you will be responsible for general operations, the facilitation of production plan and to ensure safe operations and cleanliness of the plant.
Key Responsibilities
1. Adhere to and promote the highest level of safety standards.
2. Assist the safety coordinator and plant management on safety issues.
3. Uphold the values/Culture of business.
4. Carry out inspections.
5. General labourer duties.
6. Drive loading shovels, forklifts, teleporter, Mini digger, and other mobile equipment.
7. Clean spillages and machines in various areas of the plant.
8. Assist in dealing with breakdowns.
9. General upkeep of the site.
10. Take part in safety walks and reporting.
11. May be required to work outside of daytime hours if needed.
12. To undertake any other reasonable duties as necessitated by your function.
Skills, Knowledge & Expertise
13. Safety at the core: Ability to work safely and accurately.
14. To maintain a positive and enthusiastic approach to your job and set the highest possible standards for yourself and your co-workers.
15. Brilliant communication, making sure everyone is on the same page.
16. Whether working with the team or sole, you will always get the job done.
17. Full Driving Licence.
18. Sets high work standards.
19. Able to work on own initiative and as part of a team.
20. Good punctuality and attendance.
21. High level of problem-solving skills and technical awareness.
Job Benefits
22. Attractive salary
23. Time to recharge with 25 days of annual leave.
24. Invest in your future with our contributory pension scheme.
25. We’ve got your back with our employee assistance programme.
26. Ongoing career and personal development through Training and development programmes
27. Access to our Benefits hub
28. Give back to your community with our “Make a difference day”.
29. Peace of mind with our life assurance.
30. If you’re cycling, we’ve got you covered on the Bike to Work scheme.
31. Gym on site, putting green and walking track.
32. Save and share through our “Share save scheme”.