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.