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About Us 

Breedon is a leading construction and materials group in Ireland and Great Britain with a group turnover of c. £1.6 billion per annum.  We operate 2 cement plants, over 100 quarries, 50 asphalt plants, 170 ready-mixed concrete plants, as well as a range of contract surfacing and other essential products to help our customers build the places where we all live, work, and play. 

Our People are our passion, by working as One Breedon, with shared goals and a common purpose, we are making a material difference.

We are keeping it simple; we are making it happen, we are striving to improve, we are showing we care.

Overview:
We are currently seeking a Plant Operator to join our team at Dublin Port Terminal.  

As a Plant Operator you will be responsible for operating the bitumen terminal and polymer modified bitumen plant whilst ensuring the highest level of safety and quality control standards are adhered to.

More about what you will do…

• Monitor real-time operations using SCADA system to manage Bitumen Terminal.
• Weighbridge and logistics management.
• Operating automated batching system to produce various products according to specific recipes or technical requirement
• Chemical Handling 
• Record production details 
• Undertake daily plant and equipment checks
• Maintain a safe and tidy workspace and ensure the efficient running of the plant
• Maintain quality standards by following Company and accrediting bodies quality procedures and protocol.
• To prepare for inspections from independent accrediting bodies
• To support plant maintenance activities
• To undertake any other reasonable duties as necessitated by your function. 
• Be available for shift work and flexibility of working hours will be required from time to time. 

What we need from you…

• Be willing to learn new skills associated with plant production and maintenance
• Experience in Process or Manufacturing Industries an advantage (full training will be provided)
• Ability to learn quickly and take ownership of work.
• Able to work on own initiative and as part of a team.
• Have the physical ability to carry out sampling and handling of bulky or hot materials
• Have the capacity to operate mechanical equipment 

Some important information…

• 35 days per year annual leave (including bank holidays)
• A tailored, competitive salary 
• Company pension scheme 
• Life Assurance Scheme
• Holiday buy scheme
• Access to Online GP access 
• 1 day per year to volunteer with a charity of your choice (fully paid!) and fund-matching up to £200 for charitable events
• Make a Material Difference Awards
• Employee Assistance Programme providing a wide range of health and wellbeing support 24/7 
• Enhanced parental leave policy
• Option to participate in our ShareSave scheme
• Access to our employee benefits platform, giving you discounts on a wide variety of high street shops and brands
• Health & Wellbeing Initiatives
• Broad learning opportunities, training, and career progression pathways
• If you’re cycling, we’ve got you covered on the Bike to Work scheme

Breedon Group is an equal opportunity and inclusive employer