Batcher

Job Introduction

Are you a Readymix Batcher and eagerly looking for your next role?  Then read on……… 

Hopkins Concrete has been successfully operating for the past 40 years. We specialise in concrete, aggregates and other complementary services; focused on delivering a constant high level of service to all our customers. 

At Hopkins, ‘who you are’ matters.  We want to get to know you.  If you share our values and are proud of a job well done, collaborative in working well with others and ambitious to make things better, then have a read of what we have on offer.  

We are currently recruiting for a Batcher to join our fantastic Readymix ‘RMX’ team at our Hopkins Wincanton site; based in Somerset.  The site is easily accessible via most major road networks. The plant is easily commutable from Bridgwater, Burnham-on-Sea, Taunton, Street, Langport, Somerton, Yeovil, Chard, Wellington, Glastonbury, Weston-Super-Mare, Wells, Minehead, Tiverton, Ilminster, Shepton Mallet, Clevedon, Bristol and surrounding areas. 

Here at Hopkins, 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. 

Role Responsibility

The Batcher will work as part of a team responsible for RMX operations on our plant. Safety and operational standards are the fundamental aspects of the role with cost control, delivery to customer needs and performance improvement being key. Ensuring plant compliance with business policies and procedures and ensuring that legislative compliance is also a strong aspect of the role. 

Key Tasks and Responsibilities of the Batcher, not exhaustive: 

• Working collaboratively with the operational and transport teams 

• Achieving daily production targets including operational costs and stocks 

• Efficient manufacture of concrete, controlling standard deviation and cement contents 

• Drive operational performance through KPI’s  

• Take responsibility for their own safety and that of colleagues and business partners 

• Maintain site housekeeping to a high standard 

• Batch concrete to meet customer needs whilst meeting internal quality requirements 

• Operation of mobile plant on site 

• Support testing of concrete and cube crushing 

Key Stakeholders you will liaise with in the responsibilities of this role:  

• General Manager - Health & Safety team – Transport teams - Area Operations teams - Area Commercial teams - Area HR Manager - Customers 

Due to the nature of the role we are open to accepting applications from candidates who can offer strong supervisory / management experience from within a similar ‘heavy’ industry, as product training will be given to the successful candidate 

The role is a DAYS role with OT available, but flexibility is ‘key’ as we operate nights and weekends to meet our production needs.

The Ideal Candidate

To be successful in this role the ideal candidate for the position of Batcher you will have experience and knowledge of: 

ESSENTIAL Experience  

• Experience in plant operations  

• Previous experience of a Readymix / Aggregates environment would prove highly beneficial 

• Full knowledge of Risk Assessments and Safe System of Work Systems  

• Working knowledge of production processes 

• Working knowledge of H&S and Environmental policies 

• Front End Loader license 

DESIRABLE Qualifications 

• IOSH Managing or Working Safely  

• NVQ in fixed and mobile plant operations 

Skills 

• Able to actively identify and implement site and process improvements 

• Able to look for opportunities to identify customer needs 

• Able to effectively communicate to feed opportunities into customer services / sales 

• Ability to multitask and manage change 

Why Us

In addition to the role of Batcher we offer an extensive range of career development opportunities and industry-leading rewards, incentives, and benefits: 

• Access to the Tarmac Reward website with discounts on retailers, holidays, etc.  

• Access to our Employee Assistance helpline for free and confidential advice  

• Access to join our Employee Communities (employee networks) we currently have nine communities inc. (REACH) Religious, Ethnic, Cultural Heritage, LGBTQ+, Parents & Carers, Ability, Wellbeing, Female Voice, and Menopause 

• Training and development opportunities  

Interested? Why not click here to find out more?  Go on… are you ready to build your future? 

Hopkins is an equal-opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive work environment for all employees and actively encourage applications from all sectors of the community.  

Please click on the apply button to complete your application. Occasionally we receive a large volume of applications for our roles and when this happens we sometimes bring the published closing date forward, so please apply promptly to avoid disappointment. 

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