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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
- 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
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The Opportunity
Are you ready to pave the way to a rewarding career with a global leader? Holcim is looking for a skilled and motivated Surfacing Operative to join our dynamic team in the Kent area. This permanent, fully on-site role offers the exciting chance to work on diverse projects, ranging from live retail spaces to educational sites, where your work directly impacts local communities.
At Holcim, you will be part of a supportive crew that takes immense pride in delivering top-tier results safely and efficiently. If you are looking for a stable, high-energy environment where your expertise is valued and your safety is the absolute priority, this is the place for you.
Depending on your specific expertise, your daily collaborative tasks will include:
- Paver Operation: Safely and precisely operating the paving machinery to maintain a consistent line, level, and material flow.
- Screed Management: Controlling the depth, width, and crown of the asphalt to ensure a flawless, defect-free finish.
- Roller Operation: Executing precise patterns to achieve specified compaction and a smooth, high-quality surface.
- Hand-Lay Artistry: Expertly handling hand-lay sections, tie-ins, and ironwork (manholes/gullies) for seamless transitions.
- Site Guidance: Safely marshaling asphalt wagons and site plant as the vital eyes and ears in busy off-highway environments.
- General Crew Contribution: Assisting with site preparation (sweeping, tack-coating, setting out) and keeping all tools and equipment in safe, peak working condition.
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Who you are
- Experienced: You bring a proven track record within a surfacing crew. Whether you are a specialist machine operator or a versatile groundworker, your "blacktop" knowledge is highly valued.
- Qualified: You hold a mandatory Green or Blue CSCS Card. You also possess CPCS or NPORS tickets for specific plant (such as Paver, Roller, or Skid Steer), and having an NRSWA (Streetworks) qualification is a brilliant advantage.
- Quality-Focused: You possess a keen eye for detail and a true commitment to "right first time" quality, aiming for zero defects in your workmanship.
- Safety-Conscious: You are dedicated to look out for your own safety and that of your teammates, actively participating in safety conversations and reporting near-misses.
- Reliable Team Member: You understand that the crew depends on every member showing up on time, and you bring a positive, collaborative, "can-do" attitude to work every single day.
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.
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