Eurovia Surfacing
Operative - 152978
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Operative - 152978
Business Unit: 5033 - Eurovia Roadstone
Location: Ipswich
Summary
JOB PURPOSE: To operate the asphalt plant and mobile plant to ensure the production of material in accordance with specified standards and customer order requirements.
Eurovia Roadstone, part of the VINCI Group, is a leading supplier of asphalt, and bituminous materials across the UK. We combine innovation, sustainability, and operational excellence to deliver high-quality materials that support the country’s infrastructure and road networks.
As part of our ongoing commitment to safety, quality, and efficiency, we are seeking a proactive Asphalt Plant Operative to join our dedicated production team.
The successful candidate will be expected to operate and maintain the asphalt plant in a safe, efficient, and environmentally responsible manner. They will ensure that all asphalt products are produced to the highest quality standards while supporting continuous improvement and operational excellence at the plant.
This role would suit an individual who is a safety-conscious team player looking for a rewarding career in asphalt production.
Key Responsibilities Of The Role Include
- Operating the asphalt plant in accordance with production schedules and Eurovia Roadstone’s quality standards.
- Monitor, control, and adjust plant settings to ensure consistent production and compliance with mix specifications.
- Carry out daily plant inspections and ensure all equipment is maintained to safe operating standards.
- Conduct routine maintenance, cleaning, and basic repairs in line with planned maintenance schedules.
- Load and manage incoming raw materials.
- Maintain accurate production and stock records, ensuring traceability and compliance with company systems.
- Liaise with the Quality Control team to ensure that all mixes meet technical and customer requirements.
- Promote and adhere to Eurovia Roadstone’s health, safety, and environmental standards, reporting any incidents or near misses immediately.
- Support the continuous improvement of site operations and contribute to a positive, team-oriented work environment.
- Undertake other site duties as required, including mobile plant operation if appropriately trained.
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Desirable Skills
- Previous experience in a similar role
- Fixed Plant process operations and mobile plant operations
Specialist Skills
- Asphalt materials product knowledge
General Competencies
Key Tasks And Accountabilities
- Ordering of raw materials and record keeping
- Static and mobile plant maintenance
- Good time management skills – flexibility
- Health, safety and environmental responsibilities
- Team player
Measures Of Success
- Customer satisfaction
- Material quality
- Maximum use of low energy and recycling opportunities
- Promoting and working safely
- Care for the environment
Service Standards
- Process operations
- Materials product knowledge
- Communication Skills
- IT Systems being used
- Team work
- Being open, honest and sharing information
- Giving and receiving constructive feedback
- Willing to participate and help out
- Gaining willing co-operation and creating a good team spirit
- Planning and Organising
- Setting priorities
- Organising resources to meet objectives
- Anticipating problems and developing contingency plans
- Plan, do and review
- Creating solutions
- Defining issues
- Developing a range of solutions
- Evaluating pros and cons
- Implementing the best solution and sharing
- Making decisions on own initiative and with others
- Achieving Quality
- Ensuring product/service/performance meet the requirements of the job/customer
- Customer Satisfaction
- Understanding and respecting customer needs
- Seeking and acting on feedback to ensure satisfaction with service
- Responding to enquiries and complaints promptly
- Striving to exceed customer expectations
- Effective Communication
- Clear, concise and accurate
- No use of jargon
- Listening and acting on feedback
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Additional Information
- At all times to adhere to company procedures with regard to Health & Safety and where applicable to ensure all team members do like wise.
- At all times to behave in a way that supports the company’s stated vision and Values and where applicable to ensure all team members do like wise.
Contract Type: Permanent
Hours: Full Time - 47.5 - Variable Shift Pattern
Fairness Inclusion & Respect
Fairness, Inclusion and Respect (FIR) at Eurovia is about recognising and celebrating each other’s differences and what they bring to the team.
Harnessing this diversity and applying the experiences, abilities and unique qualities of individuals will enhance our business; therefore, we commit to equity of opportunity and fair treatment of all current and potential employees and encourage job applications from all.
Should you require any reasonable adjustments to be made as part of the application process please contact us directly.
Eurovia recognises the importance of helping our employees balance their work and home life by offering flexible working arrangements across many of our roles which include working from home to enable employees to balance their working life with other priorities.
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