Application Deadline: 16 November 2025
Department: Operations and Maintenance
Location: Ballycoolin Office, Rosemount Business Park, Ballycoolin Road, Dublin 11
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 Yard Operator to join our team at Ballycoolin. As a Yard Operator you will be responsible for general yard operations, whilst ensuring the highest level of safety and housekeeping standards are adhered to.
Responsibilities
* Adhere to and promote the highest level of safety standards whilst carrying out daily Health & Safety and Environmental Inspections.
* Loading of bitumen emulsion from storage tanks into road tankers.
* Undertake Weighbridge duties, including but not limited to processing dockets.
* Operate Telehandler to load and unload materials.
* Drive Shunter truck to move road tankers in yard.
* General labourer duties and the operation of power hand tools such as grinder, drill & reciprocating saws.
* Ensure a high standard of housekeeping is maintained in the plant and yard.
* To undertake any other reasonable duties as necessitated by your function.
* Be flexible to meet business needs when required.
Qualifications
* Experience in Process or Manufacturing Industries an advantage.
* Experience in Laboratory testing of materials an advantage.
* Familiar with ISO 9001 Quality Management System.
* Ability to learn quickly and take ownership of work.
* Able to work on own initiative and as part of a team.
* Show commitment and a positive attitude to work.
* Good verbal and written English due to nature of the role.
* Good interpersonal skills.
Benefits
* 35 days per year (including bank holidays).
* A tailored, competitive salary.
* Company pension scheme.
* Life Assurance Scheme.
* Holiday buy scheme.
* 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.
* Broad learning opportunities, training, and career progression pathways.
Equal Opportunity
>Breedon Group is an equal opportunity and inclusive employer.
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