Blockyard Operative
Application Deadline: 31 August 2025
Department: Operations and Maintenance
Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time
Location: Glenwherry Quarry, Co. Antrim
Description
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 Blockyard Operative to join our team at Glenwherry Quarry.
As a Blockyard Operative you will be supporting the production of concrete blocks in the Blockyard to Company standards.
More about what you will do…
* To work under the supervison of the yard supervisor producing concrete blocks
* To operate the block mix plant, block production plant, block strapping plant and 8 tonne forklift
* To load lorries when required and issue dispatch documentation
* To carry out regular routine maintenance on all plant and equipment
* To carry out daily inspections and checks in line with Company requirements
* To maintain a clean and tidy workplace
* To comply with all Company H&S procedures
* To provide cover at other depots within the group as required
* To undertake any other duties reasonably requested
* To drive all mobile plant within the quarry when they are not required in the blockyard
What we need from you…
* Competency and experience of operating a forklift truck is essential
* Previous experience of working in a construction materials manufacturing environment is essential
* Ability to work within a team
Some important information…
* 33 days per year (including bank holidays)
* A tailored, competitive salary
* Company pension scheme
* Holiday Buy Scheme
* Life Assurance 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.
* Broad learning opportunities, training, and career progression pathways.
Breedon Group is an equal opportunity and inclusive employer.
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