Asphalt Plant Operator
On-siteWotton-under-Edge, England, United Kingdom
Job Summary
Operate, inspect, and maintain an asphalt plant while executing start-up and shut-down routines to maximize throughput. Perform weighbridge operations for vehicle loading and refuel static and mobile plant. Communicate production changes via Microsoft Teams and record inspections, defects, and maintenance activities. Operate mobile plant such as FELs and dumpers, and complete daily inspections using Checkproof. Monday to Friday rotating shifts, including days and nights, with overtime available. Alternate Saturdays required. Hourly rates starting at £14.09, with enhanced premiums for weekend and night work. Full training provided for plant operation and weighbridge duties.
Required Qualifications
- Willingness to learn and operate an asphalt plant
- Ability to carry out weighbridge duties
- Strong commitment to health, safety, environmental, and quality standards
- Understanding of, or willingness to comply with, Quarry Regulations 1999
- Confident with basic IT systems
- Computer literacy
- EPIC certification for mobile plant operation
- NVQ Level 2 in Mobile Plant Operations
- Experience operating Front-End Loaders (FEL), dumpers, or similar equipment
- Previous asphalt, aggregates, quarrying, or heavy industrial experience
- Understanding of Quarry Regulations and site safety requirements
- Monday to Friday working pattern
- Rotating shifts: 3 weeks Days: 06:00 – 15:30
- Rotating shifts: 3 weeks Nights: 17:30 – 02:30
- Overtime availability
- Alternate Saturdays required
Desired Qualifications
- Working knowledge of Excel
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