Employment Opportunities with Aggregate Industries UK

To apply for any of the positions advertised below, please telephone 01530 512234 to request an application form, or click here to email your request. Alternatively, if you have any other queries, please click here to contact the Human Resources Department.

Aggregate Industries is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Please be advised that we cannot accept unsolicited or "blanket" resumés or CVs. Resumés submitted via our web site which are not related to a specific, posted position will not be accepted.

Currently advertised positions


Green ArrowAdministration Assistant
Green ArrowTrainee Technician
Green ArrowBusiness Manager
Green ArrowBusiness Manager
Green ArrowGeneral Operative
Green ArrowPlant Supervisor
Green ArrowControl System Engineer
Green ArrowQuantity Surveyor
Green ArrowAssistant Production Managers
Green ArrowTrainee Production Managers
Green ArrowSecondary Shift Manager
Green ArrowRegional Administration Team Leader
Green ArrowTrainee Technician


Position :

Administration Assistant

Ref :

002917

Location:

Rockbeare, Exeter

Closing date:

14/05/2008

Job Description

Bardon Contracting, an Aggregate Industries company, is a highly successful leader in road construction, whose national customer base ranges from private sector organisations and local authorities to the Highways Agency. Reporting to the Commercial Manger, this varied role includes reception duties, greeting clients, data input, processing invoices and liaising with suppliers.

Person Specification

It needs a capable person, ideally with some previous office experience, who has a confident and polite telephone manner. You will be IT literate with GCSEs or equivalent, in English and Maths.

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Position :

Trainee Technician

Ref :

002685

Location:

Melbur, Cornwall

Closing date:

14/05/2008

Job Description

Joining our dedicated team, you’ll have the key tasks of sampling and testing aggregate and asphalt materials, as well as assisting in a variety of laboratory duties.

Person Specification

This is a physically demanding role so you must have the ability to lift heavy loads. A natural team player, you’ll also have strong literacy and numeracy skills (at least 5 GCSEs at Grade C or above, or equivalent), be highly flexible and adaptable in your approach and hold a full current driving licence.

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Position :

Business Manager

Ref :

002938

Location:

Warmwell & Wareham, Dorset

Closing date:

15/05/2008

Job Description

Reporting to the Area Manager, you will be responsible for managing the day-to-day commercial activities at our concrete plants, ensuring the budget is achieved alongside monitoring compliance with company policies and standards. You will maintain a high degree of market and competitor awareness, as well as promoting sales of the company’s full product range.

Person Specification

With a customer focused approach and a flexible attitude to work, you will demonstrate excellent communication, planning and organisational skills together with a flexible attitude to work. You will need financial awareness, and must have a good understanding of Health and Safety issues and an appreciation of product quality.

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Position :

Business Manager

Ref :

002939

Location:

Southampton & Eastleigh

Closing date:

15/05/2008

Job Description

Reporting to the Area Manager, you will be responsible for managing the day-to-day commercial activities at our concrete plants, ensuring the budget is achieved alongside monitoring compliance with company policies and standards. You will maintain a high degree of market and competitor awareness, as well as promoting sales of the company’s full product range.

Person Specification

With a customer focused approach and a flexible attitude to work, you will demonstrate excellent communication, planning and organisational skills together with a flexible attitude to work. You will need financial awareness, and must have a good understanding of Health and Safety issues and an appreciation of product quality. Bardon Concrete has an existing plant in Southampton and a new plant will be opened in Eastleigh within the next twelve months to further strengthen our position in the market.

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Position :

General Operative

Ref :

002485

Location:

Liverpool Aintree

Closing date:

16/05/2008

Job Description

We are seeking a hard working individual to carry out a range of duties within the asphalt plant including mobile and fixed plant operation, alongside a variety of manual and house-keeping duties.

Person Specification

You must be reliable and self-motivated with the ability to work effectively as part of a team using your own initiative. A strong awareness of Health and Safety is essential.

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Position :

Plant Supervisor

Ref :

002950

Location:

Dundee

Closing date:

16/05/2008

Job Description

Reporting to the Area Operations Manager, you will be responsible for the safe and efficient running of a ready-mix concrete plant. This will involve the operation of a computer operated batching system, routine preventative maintenance tasks, loading shovel operation, ordering of materials and stock control.

Person Specification

It is essential that you have a sound knowledge of health, safety and environmental procedures, experience in concrete production with computer literacy an advantage. You will be assertive, organised and have the ability to lead a small team in a demanding environment.

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Position :

Control System Engineer

Ref :

002935

Location:

Torr, Somerset

Closing date:

16/05/2008

Job Description

Required to design, install, test, commission and maintain the various in-house plant control and instrumental systems. Main duties will be control system programming and fault finding (PLC/SCADA) alongside project work including design and installation. You will also provide technical support for new and existing systems.

Person Specification

The successful candidate will have knowledge of various PLC and SCADA systems including Siemens S5 & S7, Allen Bradley, Alspa and Modicon, Ifix and Alspa P1200. Knowledge of PC’s, networking and visual basic scripting is also an essential requirement for this position. You will be a highly motivated engineer who can work as part of a team or on own initiative. A flexible approach is essential as working unsociable hours may be required on occasion. This is an excellent career development opportunity for someone with the ability to deliver a first class control system function.

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Position :

Quantity Surveyor

Ref :

002944

Location:

Northfleet, Kent

Closing date:

22/05/2008

Job Description

A dedicated QS, looking to advance your career, you’ll ensure all of our workplace processes are completed in the safest and most environmentally acceptable manner possible. Adhering closely to our policies and Integrated Management System, you must accurately measure work produced by contracting operations and subcontractors, as well as meet customer representatives to ensure project accounts are completed to agreed standards.

Person Specification

This role would be ideal for an intermediate-level QS, already with a significant track record, who is ready to move up to the next level. Ideally experienced in Measure Term Contracts, you’ll be an outstanding communicator who can liaise effectively with a wide range of people.

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Position :

Assistant Production Managers

Ref :

002334

Location:

London & South West

Closing date:

23/05/2008

Job Description

Hitting the ground running and actively supporting your Production Manager in this fast-moving role, you’ll make sure that the team perform to the highest standards. This is a challenging and highly stimulating role, where you’ll handle everything from Health and Safety to plant maintenance and from customer relations to budgeting. However, if you’re the kind of person we're looking for, then this is just how you'll like it.

Person Specification

Naturally, such a pivotal role demands someone who already has a good track record in a management or supervisory role. Holding an NVQ3, DAPS or equivalent, you’ll be an outstanding communicator with loads of drive, energy and tenacity. Also, highly ambitious,you'll be eager to advance with us.

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Position :

Trainee Production Managers

Ref :

002335

Location:

London & South West

Closing date:

23/05/2008

Job Description

Have you got what it takes to make it here? Then to take on lots of responsibility and progress rapidly? If you think you have and hold ‘A’ Levels, or equivalent, in science/technical subjects, then get in touch. Working closely with your Production Manager, you’ll be instrumental in ensuring your team works as efficiently as possible.

Person Specification

To be considered for this stimulating opportunity, you’ll need to show us lots of drive and initiative. This will be coupled with great communication skills, a strong team focus and a real desire to succeed.

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Position :

Secondary Shift Manager

Ref :

002880

Location:

Glensanda, Argyll, Scotland

Closing date:

23/05/2008

Job Description

Glensanda Quarry is nothing short of impressive. The largest granite quarry in Europe, its success relies on almost 200 dedicated staff who ensure it remains an outstanding centre of excellence. We know that to continue to compete internationally we have to constantly find ways to improve productivity and profitability. Joining our dynamic team, you will have the crucial task of managing and co-ordinating our secondary plant and ship loading. Able to successfully lead and motivate your team, you will ensure that all tasks are completed accurately and on time without ever sacrificing safety. In addition to making the most efficient use of available resources,you will consistently strive to enhance our performance and so actively contribute to our culture of continual improvement.

Person Specification

The importance of this opportunity means you must already have some managerial experience in a similar role, preferably a quarry environment. Holding an NVQ3/ILM or willing to work towards and ideally DAPS, you will be a natural when it comes to leading a team and getting the best from them. You will also have a strong grasp of current Health and Safety legislation, be able to work on your own initiative and have good decision-making abilities. We also offer on-site stop over accommodation for this role.

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Position :

Regional Administration Team Leader

Ref :

002851

Location:

Moorcroft, Plymouth

Closing date:

28/05/2008

Job Description

Bardon Concrete, an Aggregate Industries business, is a leading supplier of ready-mixed concrete to all the major industries: housebuilding, civil engineering and commercial construction, agriculture and the consumer trade. In order to make our administrative systems more efficient, effective and able to cope with expansion, we are currently centralising processes at our Plymouth office. Which is why we now need you.

Person Specification

You will take overall responsibility for our regional purchasing, where you must ensure that purchasing administration and processes are strictly adhered to and all deadlines met. Able to perform detailed purchasing analysis, you will also be able to handle exception reporting. To succeed, it is essential that you have a good track record, gained in a similar role, where you gained experience in purchasing, goods receipting, team and customer management and purchase ordering. Highly accurate in your approach, you must be an excellent communicator who can liaise with a wide range of people.

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Position :

Trainee Technician

Ref :

002941

Location:

Rockbeare Hill, Near Exeter

Closing date:

30/05/2008

Job Description

One of the UK’s top suppliers of primary and secondary construction materials, Bardon Aggregates now has a varied and challenging opportunity at our site in Rockbeare Hill, near Exeter. We are looking for a bright and enthusiastic individual who will be required to sample and test asphalt and aggregates, as well as preparing customer samples and information alongside other general laboratory duties.

Person Specification

You must have a minimum of five GCSEs (or equivalent) including English, Maths and Science, and must be capable of working within a team and on your own initiative. You must also have good communication skills, a flexible working attitude and enthusiasm to learn new skills in order to develop in this role. A current driving licence is essential as is a willingness to work in a physically challenging environment.

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