Trainee Asphalt Plant Operative
Application Deadline: 17 March 2025
Department: Operations and Maintenance
Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time
Location: Ballycoolin Office, Rosemount Business Park, Ballycoolin Road, Dublin 11
Description
**PREVIOUS APPLICANTS NEED NOT APPLY**
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:
o Experience working in a quarry or construction materials manufacturing environment
o Experience operating plant or machinery in construction/quarry or similar industry
o Familiar with operating a manufacturing plant using computer control system
o Experience and competency to carry out routine and planned basic maintenance
o Ability to complete housekeeping/cleaning around plant
Some important information…
* 35 days per year (including bank holidays)
* A tailored, competitive salary
* Company pension scheme
* Life Assurance Scheme
* Holiday buy scheme
* 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
* If you’re cycling, we’ve got you covered on the Bike to Work scheme
Breedon Group is an equal opportunity and inclusive employer.
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