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🟢 Actively Hiring · Posted 24d ago ⏳ Closes in 67 days UK Corridor 🛡️ UK Work Eligibility 🏢 Subsidiary or Business Segment

Plant Operative

Salary Range
£37,000 - £42,446
£3,083 - £3,537 / mo

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Location Base
Huddersfield, England
Tier-1 UK Economic Zone
Est. Take-Home Pay
68% - 74% (After PAYE & NI)
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1.0 GBP ≈ $1.28 USD Living Standard
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Position Overview & Specifications

We are currently looking for an Asphalt Plant Operative to join our friendly team based at Huddersfield Express asphalt plant. Here at Aggregate Industries, we are working hard to create a dynamic and inclusive environment and it’s important that our people come from a variety of different backgrounds.

As a Plant Operative reporting directly to the Plant Manager, you will be responsible for operating computer software to mix asphalt to specification, working with other members of the team to ensure that customers get good quality material and on-time deliveries. Learning how to operate mobile plant like wheeled loading shovels and forklift trucks, Operating the weighbridge, offering advice and support ensuring customer satisfaction.

The Asphalt Plant Operative will work with an internal team to learn how to plan the mixing program, ensuring that stocks are maintained and replenished in good time. You will also carry out daily inspections on the plant and carry out generic housekeeping tasks and basic daily maintenance using a range of tools and equipment from spanners to welders.

What’s on offer?

  • A five day working week plus saturday mornings with overtime available
  • Competitive Salary, 25 days holiday (with options to increase), plus monthly bonus and other benefits - all recognizing 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.
  • Extensive training is provided to aid opportunities for career progression both at home and abroad (via our parent company Holcim).
  • An inclusive and safety focused culture with people at the heart of the business.

What will you bring?

  • Good time keeping skills are essential
  • The ideal candidate will possess good communication skills.
  • We are looking for a highly motivated General Operative with drive and enthusiasm
  • The desire for training and willingness to learn and develop both operational and supervisory skills.
  • You will have a sound appreciation of Health & Safety, housekeeping and environmental regulations
  • Basic mathematics and IT skills are essential.
  • Previous experience working with similar industries is desirable.
  • Some form of maintenance and or fabrication skills are desirable.
  • Ability to work to deadline

Why join Aggregate Industries?

While you help us become a leader in innovative and sustainable construction solutions, we promise to help you grow in a dynamic working environment that offers attractive working conditions and encourages personal and professional development.

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.

Find out how we are building progress on our Careers Website - https://www.aggregate.com/careers



CLOSING DATE

2023-06-16

Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process

1

Application & Resume Screening

Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.

2

Technical & Competency Interviews

Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.

3

Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation

Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.

4

Onboarding & Corporate Integration

Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.

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Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:

🇬🇧 Skilled Worker Visa (Tier 2)

Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.

🏛️ Settlement (ILR) Pathway

Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.

⚖️ Official regulatory reference: UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) & Home Office Sponsor Register.

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Recruitment Insights

Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Plant Operative roles across Aggregate Industries's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:

1. Domain Competency

Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Construction.

2. Behavioral & Leadership

STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.

3. Compensation Alignment

Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £37,000 - £42,446 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.

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