Mobile Plant Operator (FEL) - Join Our Team as an Asphalt Plant Operative - Where Precision Meets Performance
Maidstone
47 hours per week rotative shifts
Competitive salary
Are you ready to take on a hands-on role at the heart of our operations? We're looking for a proactive and safety-conscious individual to operate, inspect, and maintain our asphalt plant, ensuring top-quality material production that meets Heidelberg Materials' high standards.
What You'll Be Doing:
* Plan & Prepare: You'll help plan daily production based on customer needs and plant capabilities.
* Operate with Precision: Start-up, shut-down, and optimise plant performance to keep everything running smoothly.
* Inspect & Maintain: Carry out regular inspections and maintenance on both static and mobile plant equipment - keeping everything safe and efficient.
* Drive & Deliver: Operate mobile plant machinery including Front-End Loaders (FEL) and dumpers to move materials and feed the plant.
* Fuel the Flow: Refuel machines and ensure all operations are carried out safely and to the highest standards.
* Record & Report: Keep accurate records to support site management and compliance.
What You Bring:
* Experience operating mobile plant machinery (FEL/dumpers)
* A proactive approach to safety and maintenance
* Strong attention to detail and a team-first mindset
Why Join Us at Heidelberg Materials?
At Heidelberg Materials, we don't just offer jobs-we build careers. As a global leader in construction materials, we're committed to innovation, sustainability, and, above all, our people.
Rewards & Benefits
We're proud to be recognised as an Employer of Choice, with accreditations including:
Armed Forces Covenant (Gold) | Disability Confident | 5% Club (Platinum) | Mates in Mind | Clear Assured | STEM Ambassador | MPQC Member
* Competitive Package: Salary, bonus incentives, generous pension, and life assurance
* Work-Life Balance: 25 days holiday (plus bank holidays), agile/flexible working, holiday purchase, and sabbatical options
* Family-Friendly Policies: Enhanced support for maternity, paternity, adoption, IVF, neonatal care, and menopause
* Inclusive Culture: Paid volunteering day and active employee communities (LGBTQ+, Women in STEM, Armed Forces, and more)
* Wellbeing & Development: Employee Assistance Programme, retail discounts, and continuous learning opportunities