Surfacing Operative

About Breedon Group: Breedon Group plc is a premier vertically-integrated construction materials group in Great Britain, Ireland, and the USA, renowned for its innovation, sustainability, and high-quality materials for construction. We take pride in our...

About Breedon Group:
Breedon Group plc is a premier vertically-integrated construction materials group in Great Britain, Ireland, and the USA, renowned for its innovation, sustainability, and high-quality materials for construction. We take pride in our commitment to excellence, safety, and creating a positive impact on communities through our operations.

Position Summary:
As a Surfacing Operative, it is expected that you possess a strong sense of teamwork, and a flexible approach to work. Your success in this role will be driven by your ability to consistently complete tasks on time, taking pride in delivering a product of superior quality and having a keen eye for detail. Teamwork is key while working within our surfacing squads with all members being able to work under their own initiative in showing their willingness to learn and develop.

This role will cover the South West area and we are ideally looking for candidates who are located in the Ayrshire area.

You are not the type to struggle with following instructions. This role is not suitable for individuals who dislike travelling, working outdoors, or working during night-time. In this position, you will be required to work closely with a team and rely on your own resourcefulness.

To truly excel in this role, you must be someone who is renowned for taking pride in their work. Collaborating with a team of experienced operatives, your responsibility will be to carry out tasks as directed by the Foreperson and actively help the experienced members in their roles. It is crucial to uphold professional work practices and adhere to company rules, procedures, and safety protocols. Reporting any accidents, incidents, near misses, issues, or concerns is of utmost importance. 
Department
Operations and Maintenance
Employment Type
Permanent - Full Time
Location
Killoch Depot, Cumnock
Workplace type
Fully remote

Key Responsibilities

  • Carry out work in accordance with instructions given by the Foreman 
  • Ensure all plant and equipment is properly maintained, safe to use and operated in the manner for which it was designed 
  • Maintain all PPE to a high standard to ensure it is in a good serviceable condition 
  • Support less experienced operatives  
  • Maintain professional working practices  
  • Ensure compliance with company rules, procedures and safety commitments 
  • Report all accidents, incidents, near miss events, issues and concerns 
  • Ensure that work is carried out in accordance with the quality requirements of the specification 

Skills, Knowledge & Expertise

  • CSCS card and driving license would be preferred, but not essential as full Construction Industry training will be given to the right candidate. 
  • A genuine interest in the construction materials industry, specifically an interest in driving heavy mobile plant machinery – we’d love to hear about why you chose us and what interests you about this role! 
At Breedon, we show we care; we recognise and value our people and the contribution they make to our success as a business. We keep it simple by removing unnecessary bureaucracy and barriers to achieving our vision. We are proud of our great people culture and working environment, and our purpose is to ensure our teams go home safe and well each day.  

Benefits

  • Premium overtime rates
  • 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
  • Contributory Pension Scheme
  • Free on-site Parking
  • Volunteer Scheme
  • Share Save Scheme
  • Life Assurance
  • Enhanced Maternity, Adoption & Paternity Scheme
  • Health & Wellbeing Initiatives
  • Discount Scheme

About Breedon Group plc

Breedon is a leading vertically-integrated construction materials group in Great Britain and Ireland.

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