Job Description

About Holcim

We are leaders in supplying innovative, sustainable building solutions to the UK construction industry; building progress for people and the planet.


Since 1858, we've helped shape the UK; powering the construction of homes and hospitals, roads and railways, schools and cities alike.


Our mission is to make sustainable construction a reality, through purposeful action that tackles real carbon and climate challenges. We are dedicated to helping Britain grow and thrive - by doing the right thing, doing it together, and making a difference.

Holcim UK Company Benefits

Competitive Salary, plus bonus, 25 days holiday + your local bank holidays (with options to increase) and other benefits -

all recognising the contribution you bring

Be valued and supported, working as part of a highly respected team in a business that has a huge

focus on Health & Safety

We care about you and your family. That's why we offer

enhanced family benefits, including maternity, paternity, and adoption leave

. We understand that your personal life and family well-being are just as important as your career, so we're committed to supporting you every step of the way. Be part of something bigger with our "Women Empowered - Stronger Together Mentor Program," designed to

support, inspire, and uplift women across the business

.

Free 24/7 remote GP service for you and your household

, offering medical advice, prescriptions, referrals, and same-day appointments. Opportunities for

career progression both at home and abroad

Join our affinity groups selected by and populated by our employees which

bring together employees

with similar backgrounds and interests to have powerful influence on the workplace

Staff discounts

including special rates for garden landscaping products

The Opportunity

We have an exciting opportunity for a Plant Operative to join our team at our Botley Asphalt plant. This role is fast-paced, dynamic, extremely varied and challenging, however also very rewarding for someone who genuinely cares about customers and enjoys working with other like-minded, hard working people.


Key tasks range from welcoming customers, up-selling products, processing orders, operating the plants control system, operating mobile plants and undertaking light maintenance tasks including housekeeping duties. This is an ideal opportunity for someone who is passionate about their work and is looking for employment with a company who, in return for their commitment and hard-work, genuinely cares about their safety, health, wellbeing , job satisfaction and career development.

Start time is 6:00AM to 3:30PM. It includes weekend and night working as well on adhoc basis. All trainings provided

About the role

The most important thing for us is that you can work safely and look out for yourself and your colleagues. Secondly, it's a genuine passion for customer service and doing everything in your power to make their experience consistently excellent. Other elements of the role include:

Upselling our range of Complimentary Products to customers. Receiving Customer Orders and processing them. Weighing vehicles in and out of our weighbridge and producing relevant documentation with correct order numbers in place Mixing consistently excellent material using the Plant Computer. Dealing professionally and effectively with internal & external customer requirements, queries and complaints Carry out pre-start checks on fixed and mobile plant and ensure that it is safe to operate To carry out routine maintenance including greasing / visual inspections as per the schedule Operating the Loading shovel inclusive of fork attachments

All trainings provided

Who you are

Excellent communication and customer service skills Strong IT literacy Flexibility with work hours and willing to work weekend The desire for training and willingness to learn You will need to develop a sound appreciation of Health & Safety, housekeeping and environmental regulations
We are committed to building a diverse environment and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. You will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability or age.