Concrete Batching Operative

Concrete Batching Operative King Bros Quarry LTD

Location: County Armagh

Hours: Monday to Friday, 7:00am 5:00pm

Wage:£15/hour

Job Overview:

We are looking for a proactive concrete batching operative to oversee the batching operations at our ready-mix concrete batching site in County Armagh. The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented, computer literate, and have a working knowledge of batching plants. This role will involve batching ready-mix concrete, ensuring consistent quality to the required specifications, and maintaining the batching plant to a high standard.

Key Responsibilities:

• Concrete Batching:
  • Batching and loading concrete onto lorries from our batching plant.
  • Ensuring consistent, high-quality output to the required specifications of the job.
  • Maintaining stock and inventory levels of aggregates, cement, and additives to ensure proper storage and minimal downtime / unnecessary breaks in production.
  • Operating a loading shovel when required to maintain clean and functional aggregate storage bays and fully loaded aggregate despatch bins.
• Batching Plant Maintenance:
  • Daily check of batching plant including a walk-around check for obstructions and hazards.
  • Daily maintenance of the batching plant such as ensuring a clear unobstructed area for vehicles to load.
  • Daily checking of plant machinery that may reasonably be used, such as a loading shovel, pan-mixer, and small excavator.
  • Weekly check of safety measures such as protective guards and emergency-stop buttons.
  • Weekly maintenance of the batching area to include the batching plant, loading area, and wash area.

Skills & Qualifications:

• Proven experience in the construction or quarrying industries.
• Working knowledge of concrete and its constituents.
• Strong verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritise effectively under pressure.
• Excellent organisational skills with a keen eye for detail and forward-planning.

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