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 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
An exciting opportunity has become available for a General Operative to join our team at the Lee Moor site, working across the secondary processing operation. This is a permanent, full-time position working Monday to Friday, 06:30–16:30, offering the chance to develop your skills across fixed plant operations and mobile plant equipment including Loading Shovels and Rigid Dump Trucks.
This is a hands-on role within a supportive team environment where safety, quality and continuous improvement are central to daily operations. Whether you already hold experience operating one piece of plant equipment or have worked within a similar industrial environment, full training can be provided across additional machinery and processes. If you enjoy practical work, problem-solving and being part of a collaborative operation, this could be an excellent next step in your career.
What You'll Be Doing
Operating mobile plant equipment including Loading Shovels and Articulated Dump Trucks safely and efficiently, carrying out daily safety inspections before use
Supporting the operation of fixed production plant and assisting with production activities across the site
Monitoring product quality, dispatching materials and ensuring production records and plant logs are accurately maintained
Maintaining high housekeeping standards across plant areas, equipment and surrounding workspaces to ensure a safe and tidy environment
Responding promptly to operational issues and breakdowns, working closely with site management and maintenance teams to minimise downtime
Who you are
You have previous experience within a similar industrial, quarrying, production or heavy plant environment
You work well as part of a team and communicate effectively with colleagues across site operations
You are organised, reliable and able to work efficiently within a fast-paced production environment
You take pride in maintaining high safety and housekeeping standards and approach tasks with a proactive attitude
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.
