Asphalt Plant Operative

Key Requirements:

Must have experience within the asphalt/quarrying industry
Possession of the certification to operate a loading shovel would be ideal, however training will be given.
Must be computer literate with a good knowledge of Microsoft 365
A confident individual who is able to work within a team-based environment as well as working autonomously.
Driving License Essential
Should have a good working knowledge of Health, Safety and Environmental practices.

Compensation:

Location:

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Full Details

Hillhouse Group is a family-owned business operating throughout Scotland. The company is a major supplier of aggregates, asphalt, readymix concrete, concrete products, road surfacing and civil engineering services to the construction industry and civil engineering sectors.

We are looking to expand our team and we are seeking a multi-skilled Asphalt Plant Operative to work at our Central Asphalt Plant, Burrowine Moor Quarry, Alloa. The role will be split between the integrated plant/weighbridge office and the loading shovel and will include general plant/site maintenance. This role will include you to be able to travel to other sites across the Central belt when and if required.

We are looking for a skilled operative who is already competent in key areas but who is also prepared to learn additional skills. The successful individual must have experience in the asphalt/quarrying industry.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

• Operate within the Company’s Health & Safety Policy.

• Ensure safe working practices are adhered to and that all work is carried out in accordance with company policies.

• Complete mobile plant daily inspection log and report to Chargehand any defects.

• Ensure asphalt plant start up and batching processes are followed.

• Verify delivery notes against the requested material order.

• Stockpile of constituent materials to ensure non-contamination of adjacent stockpiles.

• Monitor and report on aggregate, bitumen, limestone filler, fibre and fuel stock levels daily.

• Carry out sampling and visual inspections of asphalt mixes.

• Carry out basic plant/equipment maintenance eg greasing.

• Ensure good housekeeping practices are adhered to.

• Take an active role in the site’s SHE meetings.

• Ensure all safety incidents, including near hits, are reported to the Chargehand immediately.

• Ensure that all the required PPE is worn correctly and is in good condition.

• Spillage Control – reporting any environmental incidents and help with any investigation reports.

• Undertake any other duties appropriate to the grade as determined by the Asphalt Plant Chargehand.

Person Profile

• Must have experience within the asphalt/quarrying industry.

• Possession of the certification to operate a loading shovel would be ideal, however training will be given.

• Must be computer literate with a good knowledge of Microsoft 365.

• A confident individual who is able to work within a team-based environment as well as working autonomously.

• Should have a good working knowledge of Health, Safety and Environmental practices.

• Full UK driving license.

Hillhouse Quarry Group Ltd is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender or religion.

Please do not apply for this role if you do not currently have the legal right to work in the UK, or if that right is about to expire. We do not offer sponsorship for any vacancies.

We will only contact applicants who are being invited for interview.

Job Type: Permanent

Salary:
Hillhouse Group offer a competitive package with genuine long-term stability and opportunities for development.

Benefits:
24 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays
Company pension
Cycle to work scheme
Employee Assistance programme
On-site parking

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

• Weekend Availability

Work Location: On site.

Application deadline: 31/03/2026
Reference ID: Central Asphalt