Trainee Asphalt Plant Operative

Company: Breedon Group
Apply for the Trainee Asphalt Plant Operative
Location: Lisburn
Job Description:

Key Responsibilities

  • Operation of computer-controlled asphalt plant for the production of all grades of asphalt materials
  • Compliance with Health, Safety & Environmental regulations, policies, and procedures to ensure the role is conducted without risk to self and others.
  • Production scheduling and output optimisation in accordance with requirements of dispatch controller (Weighbridge)
  • Preventive maintenance & coordination of maintenance contractors
  • To assist with repairs during breakdowns and complete preventative maintenance.
  • Stock management and coordination of material deliveries with supply chain and haulage contractors.
  • To maintain high standard of quality for all materials produced
  • Maintain good standard of housekeeping around asphalt plant and loading areas.
  • To perform any other reasonable duties as required.

Key Relationships:

Maintain strong working relationships with quarry staff, contracts teams, and key third parties, including:

  • Quarry / plant managers
  • Dispatch Controller (Weighbridge)Laboratory Staff
  • Breedon Group Contracts StaffExternal customers and key members of the supply chain
  • Demonstrate effective communication skills when liaising with management and technical staff to resolve operational issues.
  • Work closely with weighbridge staff to support the efficient planning and coordination of delivery vehicle movements.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise:

  • Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team with minimal supervision.
  • Flexible and adaptable to changing work environments including shift working and working when required other company production locations.
  • Ability to plan and organise own work area effectively.
  • Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to respond quickly to operational issues.
  • Works in accordance with company procedures, controls, and operational standards.
  • Experience working in a quarry or construction materials manufacturing environment.
  • Experience operating plant or machinery in construction/quarry or similar industry.
  • Familiar with operating a manufacturing plant using computer control system.
  • Experience and competency to carryout routine and planned basic maintenance.
  • Ability to complete housekeeping/cleaning around plant

Job Benefits

  • 33 days per year (including bank holidays)
  • A tailored, competitive salary
  • Company pension scheme
  • Life Assurance Scheme
  • 1 day per year to volunteer with a charity of your choice (fully paid!) and fund-matching up to £200 for charitable events.
  • Make a Material Difference Awards
  • Employee Assistance Programme providing a wide range of health and wellbeing support 24/7
  • Access to our employee benefits platform, giving you discounts on a wide variety of high street shops and brands.
  • Broad learning opportunities, training, and career progression pathways.

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Posted: June 10th, 2026