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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