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
Ready to roll up your sleeves and make a real impact at one of the UK’s largest and most iconic quarries? Join us at Torr Works, Holcim UK’s flagship super quarry in Somerset, where you’ll operate some of the biggest and most powerful machinery in the industry and work across a variety of key production areas.
This is a hands-on role at a site with serious scale—where every tonne produced helps build vital infrastructure across the country. Whether you're loading, crushing, washing, or working behind the scenes in the control room, you’ll be part of a passionate, safety-first team that keeps the UK moving.
If you’re up for a challenge, keen to learn, and want to be part of something big—Torr Works is calling.
- Super Quarry Scale – Work at one of the most productive and important sites in the UK, supplying high-spec materials across the country.
- Operate Giants – Drive and manage some of the largest mobile plant machinery in the UK—think massive loading shovels and ADTs.
- Variety Every Day – From the primary crusher and wash plant to stockpiles and control rooms, you’ll have chance to rotate across the site.
- Learn & Progress – We’ll train you on the job, support your development, and offer real career progression.
- Local Team, Global Reach – Be part of Holcim, a global leader in sustainable building solutions—with strong local values and support.
Operating heavy mobile plant safely and efficiently (Loading Shovels, ADTs, and more).
Supporting production across the site, including key areas like the crusher, wash plant, and control room.
Conducting pre-start checks, identifying defects, and ensuring your kit and workspace are clean, tidy, and safe.
Communicating closely with supervisors and teammates to keep operations running smoothly.
Following all site safety and environmental procedures—safety always comes first.
A positive attitude and willingness to get stuck in—we’ll handle the training.
Strong teamwork and communication skills.
Focus on safety and attention to detail.
Flexibility to work rotating shifts (day and afternoon patterns) Monday to Friday (05.00 – 13.30 & 13.30 – 23.00), every other Saturday 6.00 am – 11.00 am
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Experience in a quarry or similar heavy industry is helpful—but not essential.
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.
