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England, United Kingdom
Onsite
Heidelberg Materials UK (formerly Hanson UK) is one of the UK’s largest suppliers of construction materials, employing over 4,000 people and operating around 300 manufacturing sites in the UK.
We are committed to building a more sustainable future and recognise that a diverse workforce is vital to our growth and advancement. We aim to promote a culture that values openness, transparency and individual achievement.
At the centre of our actions lies the responsibility for the environment. As the front runner on the path to carbon neutrality and circular economy in the building materials industry, we are working on sustainable building materials and solutions for the future. We enable new opportunities for our customers through digitalisation.
Rail Operative
Are you safety-focused, hands-on and looking for a role where you can take real responsibility for keeping a busy rail operation running safely and efficiently?
We’re looking for a proactive and reliable Rail Operative to join our team. This is a varied operational role where you’ll work with both mobile and fixed plant, support rail loading activities and help ensure materials are handled safely, efficiently and to the required quality standards.
You’ll play an important part in the day-to-day running of the site, working closely with colleagues, contractors and suppliers while maintaining high standards of health, safety and housekeeping.
What you’ll be doing
As a Rail Operative, your responsibilities will include:
Safety comes first
Safety is at the heart of this role. You’ll be responsible for working in line with our Health & Safety, Quality and Environmental procedures, while helping to maintain a safe working environment for everyone operating within the rail area.
We’re looking for someone who is confident speaking up about safety, can identify potential hazards and takes a proactive approach to resolving issues.
What we’re looking for
You’ll be a great fit if you:
Qualifications
Ideally, you will hold:
Relevant experience and transferable competencies may also be considered depending on the requirements of the role.
Why join us?
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a safety-focused operational team where no two days are exactly the same. You’ll have the opportunity to develop your skills across rail operations, plant and site activities while playing an important role in delivering a safe, reliable and efficient service to our customers.
If you’re safety-conscious, dependable and ready for your next challenge in rail operations, we’d love to hear from you.