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Trainee Shift General Operative
Kinnegad Cement, Killaskillen, Kinnegad, Co. WestmeathPosted 3 months ago
Permanent - Full Time
Job Description
Trainee Shift General Operative
Application Deadline: 31 May 2026
Department: Operations and Maintenance
Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time
Location: Kinnegad Cement, Killaskillen, Kinnegad, Co. Westmeath
Description
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 two 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 Trainee General Operative to join our team at Kinnegad, Co. Westmeath
As a Trainee General Operative you will be responsible for general operations, the facilitation of production plan and to ensure safe operations of the plant.
Key Responsibilities
- Adhere to and promote the highest level of safety standards.
- Assist the safety coordinator and plant management on safety issues
- Uphold the values/Culture of business
- Carry out inspections.
- General labourer duties.
- Drive loading shovels, forklifts, teleporter and other mobile equipment.
- Look after the upkeep of all fuel dosing systems on site.
- Clear blockages/clean spillages
- Assist in dealing with breakdowns.
- Implement production plan, in line with company requirements and in accordance with company policy.
- To undertake any other reasonable duties as necessitated by your function.
Skills, Knowledge & Expertise
- Safety at the core: Ability to work safely and accurately.
- Foster a positive and motivating work atmosphere.
- Brilliant communication, making sure everyone is on the same page.
- Master of fixing things: you love finding solutions to problems.
- Whether working with the team or sole, you will always get the job done.
- Full Driving Licence.
- Sets high work standards.
- Able to work on own initiative and as part of a team
- Comfortable working on a shift basis.
- All necessary training will be provided to the successful candidate.
Job Benefits
- Attractive salary
- Time to recharge with 25 days of annual leave
- Invest in your future with our contributory pension scheme.
- We’ve got your back with our employee assistance programme.
- Ongoing career and personal development through Training and development programmes
- Access to our Benefits hub
- Give back to your community with our “Make a difference day”.
- Peace of mind with our life assurance.
- If you’re cycling, we’ve got you covered on the Bike to Work scheme
- Gym on site, putting green and walking track
- Save and share through our “Share save scheme”.
- 4 rest days following 4x12 hour shifts on a rolling basis.