Multi Skilled Plant Operative - #2186162

Multi Skilled Plant Operative

Location: Stourton, Leeds
Salary: £33,489 plus additional weekend and out-of-hours payments
Hours: 48 hours per week, including weekends on a rota basis

Are you a hands-on individual with experience in plant operation, manufacturing or a busy industrial environment? Looking for an opportunity to develop your skills and build a long-term career with an established business?

We are recruiting for two Multi Skilled Operatives to join an established Asphalt and Aggregates Depot team based in Stourton. This is a varied, hands-on position within a busy production and depot environment, offering the opportunity to gain experience across asphalt production, mobile and fixed plant operation, general maintenance and wider depot activities.

Previous asphalt or aggregates experience would be advantageous, but is not essential. Full training will be provided for the right individuals, making this an excellent opportunity for someone with transferable industrial or machinery experience who is keen to learn and develop.

The responsibilities of a Multi Skilled Plant Operative include:

• Supporting the production of asphalt for both delivered and collect markets.
• Operating mobile and fixed plant safely and efficiently.
• Carrying out general operative duties across the asphalt plant and depot.
• Completing routine plant checks, greasing and basic maintenance.
• Identifying and reporting equipment defects and assisting with maintenance and repairs.
• Maintaining stock bays, depot roadways and general site housekeeping.
• Ensuring high standards of Health, Safety and Environmental compliance.
• Providing weighbridge cover when required, including weighing vehicles in and out.
• Supporting stock inventories and completing daily production reporting.
• Working closely with colleagues to maintain production efficiency and meet operational demands.

We are interested in speaking with candidates who have a practical, hands-on approach and are comfortable working in a busy operational environment.

You will ideally have:

• Previous experience in an industrial, manufacturing, production, asphalt or aggregates environment.
• Experience operating mobile plant or fixed machinery.
• A good understanding of Health & Safety procedures.
• Basic mechanical knowledge or experience carrying out general maintenance.
• A reliable, flexible and proactive approach to work.
• Good communication skills and the ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• A willingness to undertake training and develop new skills.Desirable experience includes:Asphalt or aggregates production.
• Wheeled loader operation or other mobile plant experience.
• Forklift, telehandler or similar machinery operation.
• Mechanical fitting or maintenance experience.
• Weighbridge operations, stock control or production reporting.
• An NVQ or recognised qualification in wheeled loader operation.

Candidates from other relevant industrial backgrounds will also be considered, provided they have the right attitude and willingness to learn.

What's On Offer?

• Competitive salary, dependent on experience.
• Additional payments for weekend and out-of-hours working.
• Annual bonus scheme.
• Flexible pension plan.
• Life assurance.
• Paid annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Full training package and opportunities to gain further qualifications.
• Ongoing development and opportunities to build a long-term career.
• Employee discounts, including Cycle to Work.
• Paid volunteering days.
• Supportive working environment within an established operational team.

If you have a practical background, enjoy hands-on work and are looking for an opportunity to develop your skills within a busy industrial environment, we would love to hear from you.

Apply today or contact Lilly at Zoom Recruitment to find out more about the opportunity.

Please note that due to the high level of applicants we are not able to respond to unsuccessful candidates, and if you have not been contacted within seven days please assume you have not been selected on this occasion. Zoom Recruitment Services Ltd is a specialist employment agency supplying permanent, temporary and contract staff within the Logistics, Manufacturing and Engineering sectors. We are also accredited members of the Recruitment and Employment Confederation (REC) and follow professional and ethical working procedures.