Trainee Plant Operative Production & Operations · Westleigh Asphalt Plant

Holcim UK Limited; Tiverton; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction materials supplier is seeking a Trainee Plant Operative for their Westleigh Asphalt plant in Tiverton. This role offers a dynamic and varied work environment, focusing on operating plant machinery and performing maintenance tasks. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication skills and a willingness to learn. All necessary training is provided, ensuring your growth and contribution within the company. Join a company that genuinely cares about your success and development.

Benefits

Competitive salary plus bonus

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Enhanced family benefits

Free 24/7 remote GP service

Opportunities for career progression

Staff discounts

Qualifications

• Commitment to safety, health, and job satisfaction.
• Desire for training and continuous learning.
• Ability to work flexible hours and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Operate the plant's computer-controlled mixing system.
• Perform routine maintenance and pre-start checks on equipment.
• Carry out housekeeping duties as needed.

Skills

Excellent communication and customer service skills

Strong IT literacy

Basic mathematics and English skills

Flexibility with work hours

Willingness to learn

Appreciation of Health & Safety regulations

Tools

Computer-controlled mixing system

Mobile plant (loading shovel, minidigger, telehandler)

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 Trainee Plant Operative to join our team at our Westleigh Asphalt plant in Tiverton. This role is fast‑paced, dynamic, extremely varied and challenging, however also very rewarding for someone who enjoys working with other like‑minded, hard‑working people.

Key tasks range from, operating the plants computer‑controlled mixing 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.

Other elements of the role include:

• Learning to mix consistently excellent material using the Plant Computer.

• 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

• Operate mobile plant such as loading shovel, minidigger and telehandler (full training given)

• House keeping duties such as hosing down etc where required

What will you bring?

• Excellent communication and customer service skills

• Strong IT literacy

• Basic mathematics and english skills

• 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

• All training provided.

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.