Depot Operative

About Holcim

We are leaders in supplying innovative, sustainable building solutions to the UK construction industry; building progress for people and the planet.

Since 1858, we’ve helped shape the UK; powering the construction of homes and hospitals, roads and railways, schools and cities alike.

Our mission is to make sustainable construction a reality, through purposeful action that tackles real carbon and climate challenges. We are dedicated to helping Britain grow and thrive - by doing the right thing, doing it together, and making a difference.

Holcim UK Company Benefits

• Competitive Salary, plus bonus, 25 days holiday + your local bank holidays (with options to increase) and other benefits and other benefits - all recognising the contribution you bring
• Be valued and supported, working as part of a highly respected team in a business that has a huge focus on Health & Safety
• We care about you and your family. That’s why we offer enhanced family benefits, including maternity, paternity, and adoption leave. We understand that your personal life and family well-being are just as important as your career, so we’re committed to supporting you every step of the way.
• Be part of something bigger with our "Women Empowered - Stronger Together Mentor Program," designed to support, inspire, and uplift women across the business.
• Free 24/7 remote GP service for you and your household, offering medical advice, prescriptions, referrals, and same-day appointments.
• Opportunities for career progression both at home and abroad
• Join our affinity groups selected by and populated by our employees which bring together employees with similar backgrounds and interests to have powerful influence on the workplace
• Staff discounts including special rates for garden landscaping products

The Opportunity

We have an exciting opportunity for a Depot Operative to join our Aggregates Rail Depot in Harlow. This is a permanent, site-based role working Monday to Friday, 07:00–16:00, with overtime available.

As an Operative you will need to perform a wide range of duties at the plant site to ensure that this key strategic location maintains its high profile of both a safe working and productive environment. You will be required to learn all aspects of the site, through to the safe operation of mobile plants and production.

What will you bring?

• A highly motivated individual with drive and enthusiasm.
• Ability to work as part of a 24 hour, 7 day a week operation as required.
• We are looking for a highly motivated General Operative with drive and enthusiasm to work as part of a team.
• Excellent communication and team working skills.
• Good organisational skills.
• Ability to work to a deadline.
• Ability to do physical labour
• Previous experience within a similar industry.
• Experience in the operation of mobile plant (Loading Shovel, Articulated Dump Truck) safely and efficiently carrying out daily safety checks

We are committed to building a diverse environment and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. You will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability or age.