Novada Cement UK Limited – Multiskilled Operator
Novada cement UK Ltd is a market leading cement supplier wholly owned by Medcem Group (A subsidiary of Eren Holdings). The Medcem `factory, owned by the Group, stands as one of the world's largest cement plants with an annual production capacity of 6.5 million tons of clinker. The Medcem Group is strengthening its position in the international building materials sector through investments in the UK and abroad.
Novada Cement UK Ltd is striving to become an important player in the UK cement industry and focuses on providing high-quality cementitious products to clients throughout the UK.
We take pride in our commitment to innovation and customer satisfaction, and our employees play a vital role in shaping the company’s success, and we encourage a culture of safety, high performance, collaboration and continuous improvement.
As our new deep sea import terminal is nearing completion, we are now seeking Multiskilled Operatives to fulfil diverse roles at our Liverpool Import Terminal.
Purpose of the Role
The Multiskilled Operative will support the safe, efficient, and compliant operation of the cement import terminal, including vessel unloading, weighbridge operations for inbound and outbound vehicles, site housekeeping and mobile plant operation and maintenance. The role ensures that materials are handled accurately, safely, and in accordance with operational, safety, and environmental requirements.
This is full time permanent work opportunity, with average 48 hours work week with the overtime hours available during ship unloading operations. Shift allocation will be based on terminal operational requirements and employees will be informed of shift pattern in advance, unless urgent cover will be required.
As multi-skilled operator, you'll be expected to fulfil the responsibilities mentioned below along with any additional responsibilities to support the Terminal operations.
The role will be based at out terminal in Liverpool and may at times require travel to support other terminals and ship unloading operations.
Key Responsibilities (not limited to)
- Terminal Operations Support
- Assist with the unloading of bulk cement from ships or barges using vacuum ship unloader.
- Support the operation of conveying systems, pneumatic pipelines, hoppers, and silo systems.
- Monitor cement transfer operations and report blockages, spillages, or equipment faults.
- Using dedicated computerised software control and assist with loading control room operations as required.
- Always maintain safety and housekeeping standards and challenge poor performance.
- Loading Operations
- Operate the site weighbridges accurately for incoming and outgoing vehicles.
- Record vehicle weights, product details, customer information, and load documentation.
- Issue delivery notes, weighbridge tickets, and other relevant paperwork.
- Ensure vehicles are correctly positioned on the weighbridge and comply with site rules.
- Liaise with drivers to provide instructions clearly and professionally.
- Report discrepancies, overweight or system faults to supervision immediately.
- Maintain accuracy, confidentiality, and compliance with site procedures.
- Housekeeping & Site Maintenance
- Maintain high standards of cleanliness across the terminal, including weighbridge area, walkways, and operational zones.
- Clean cement spillages promptly to prevent dust release and slip hazards.
- Assist with basic preventative maintenance and daily equipment pre-start checks.
- Health, Safety & Environment
- Follow all health, safety, environmental, and security procedures at all times.
- Wear mandatory PPE and ensure visitors and drivers comply with site rules.
- Support dust control, spill prevention, and environmental compliance measures.
- Report hazards, near misses, incidents, or unsafe behaviour immediately.
- Teamworking & Communication
- Work closely with terminal operators, supervisors, maintenance teams, and drivers.
- Follow instructions safely and contribute to efficient shift operations.
- Assist with shift handovers and operational communication.
· Documentation & Records
- Complete weighbridge logs, operational checklists, and basic reports accurately.
- Ensure records are completed clearly and stored according to site procedures.
Skills and Qualifications
Previous experience with one or more of the below skills would be an advantage, but not essential as full training would be given:
o Ability to work a range of shifts including nights and weekends, as required.
- Strong safety awareness in an industrial or port environment.
- Numerate with good attention to detail for weighbridge accuracy.
- Confident communicating with HGV drivers and site personnel.
- Basic IT skills for weighbridge and terminal computer systems.
- Reliable, flexible, and able to work as part of a team.
- Understanding of Health and Safety principles
Qualifications & Experience
Essential:
- Willingness to work shifts, nights, weekends during vessel operations.
- Ability to work outdoors and in industrial conditions.
Desirable:
- Previous experience in weighbridge operations, cement, aggregates, ports, or bulk materials handling.
- Confined space, first aid or working at heights certification.
- RTITB or ITSSAR licence.
- IPAF and CPCS licences.
- First Aid Certification.
Physical & Working Conditions
- Manual handling, physical work and climbing ladders or gantries may be required.
- Exposure to cement dust, noise, heavy vehicles, and moving plant.
- Work in an outdoor, industrial port environment in all weather conditions.
- Flexibility on operating hours and shift patterns to optimise ship unloading operations
Benefits
- Accrued holiday entitlement of 25 days excluding public holidays
- Performance related bonus scheme
- Auto enrolment pension (after 3 months)
Full PPE provided and free parking
- Employee assistance programme
- 3rd party discounts
- Benefits and reward platform
- Employee volunteering scheme
- Workplace Pension scheme
Salary: GBP 32000 – 35000 per annum depending on experience.
CLOSING DATE: 20 June 2026 (Please be aware that the advert may close sooner should we reach a suitable volume of applications).
All offers of employment are subject to us obtaining satisfactory references (covering all education, training, employment and unemployment in the preceding 5 years) and there will be a pre-employment Drug and Alcohol test. We also need to satisfy your Right to Work in the UK.
We value the unique differences that each of our colleagues bring to work every day and are committed to creating an environment where everyone is looking after each other and is respected, included and able to perform at their best.
Pay: £32,000.00-£35,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Free parking
- Health & wellbeing programme
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (preferred)
Work Location: In person
