Description
About Us
Breedon is a leading construction and materials group in Ireland and Great Britain with a group turnover of c. £1.6 billion PA. 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 shift transport planner / weighbridge operator to join our team at Breedon Cement, Kinnegad.
As a shift transport planner / weighbridge operator you will be responsible for effectively and efficiently carrying out all duties associated with the operation and management of the weighbridge.
Key Responsibilities
* Weighing in/out materials and recording data for invoicing.
* Controlling site entry, as well as directing goods and emergency personnel, when required.
* Recording truck dispatch and return times.
* Managing stationary stock for weighbridge operations and maintaining cleanliness and functionality of weighbridge area.
* Promoting and prioritising our high standards of safety culture.
* Handling sales enquiries, orders and maintaining invoice documentation.
* Maintaining communication with customers and other stakeholders, including logging and forwarding any/all complaints.
* Organising lorry fleet, haulage and raw material imports to meet demand.
Skills, Knowledge & Expertise
* Strong oral and written communication
* Organised and analytical; proficient in weighbridge software
* Confident with good interpersonal skills
* Previous experience in similar role preferred
* Good numeracy for accurate data processing
* Flexible to do shift work. Current shifts are 6:00 to 14:00 & 14:00 to 22:00 with occasional shift from 18:00 to 6:00.
* Excellent communication skills to liaise with internal teams and external partners.
* Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word) and weighbridge management systems
* Strong organisational and time-management skills
* Self-motivated with a can-do attitude
* Maintains current KPI's & high work standards
Job Benefits
* 35 days per year annual leave (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
* 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
About Breedon Group plc
Breedon is a leading vertically-integrated construction materials group in Great Britain and Ireland.