Terminal Operator at Holcim in Ellesmere Port, England, GB

About Holcim

We are leaders in supplying innovative, sustainable building solutions to the UK construction industry; building progress for people and the planet.

Since 1858, we’ve helped shape the UK; powering the construction of homes and hospitals, roads and railways, schools and cities alike.

Our mission is to make sustainable construction a reality, through purposeful action that tackles real carbon and climate challenges. We are dedicated to helping Britain grow and thrive - by doing the right thing, doing it together, and making a difference.

Holcim UK Company Benefits

• Competitive Salary, plus bonus, 25 days holiday + your local bank holidays (with options to increase) and other benefits and other benefits - all recognising the contribution you bring
• Be valued and supported, working as part of a highly respected team in a business that has a huge focus on Health & Safety
• We care about you and your family. That’s why we offer enhanced family benefits, including maternity, paternity, and adoption leave. We understand that your personal life and family well-being are just as important as your career, so we’re committed to supporting you every step of the way.
• Be part of something bigger with our "Women Empowered - Stronger Together Mentor Program," designed to support, inspire, and uplift women across the business.
• Free 24/7 remote GP service for you and your household, offering medical advice, prescriptions, referrals, and same-day appointments.
• Opportunities for career progression both at home and abroad
• Join our affinity groups selected by and populated by our employees which bring together employees with similar backgrounds and interests to have powerful influence on the workplace
• Staff discounts including special rates for garden landscaping products

The Opportunity:

We are looking for a reliable and hands-on Terminal Operator to join our growing team. This is a varied role working across our two sites, supporting day-to-day operations, operating mobile plant and machinery, carrying out basic plant checks and maintenance, and assisting with dispatch activities.

We’re not looking for someone with experience on one specific type of machine. General experience working with plant, machinery, loading shovels, forklifts or similar equipment is valuable, and training can be provided for the right person.

The role will involve working across two separate operations, with responsibilities including:

• Operating mobile plant and machinery safely and efficiently, including loading shovels and forklifts.
• Moving pallets, bulk bags and other materials around the site.
• Carrying out daily machine and plant checks and reporting any issues.
• Undertaking basic maintenance and housekeeping duties within your level of training and authorisation.
• Supporting loading, unloading and general site operations.
• Assisting with dispatch activities, including preparing and issuing dispatch information.
• Carrying out basic computer and system-based tasks, including E1 system work and Excel.
• Supporting the wider team and moving between different operational areas as required.
• Following all health, safety, quality and environmental procedures at all times.

We’re looking for someone who is:

• Comfortable working as part of a team.
• Able to work safely and follow site procedures.
• Comfortable using computers and willing to learn new systems.
• Ideally experienced in operating plant, machinery, forklifts, loading shovels or similar equipment.
• Familiar with working in an industrial, manufacturing, logistics, quarry, terminal or similar environment where health and safety is important.
• Willing to learn and develop their skills across different areas of the operation.
• Able to support and train others as the team grows.

A forklift or other plant experience would be advantageous, but relevant experience and the right attitude are equally important, and training can be provided where required.

• 40 hours per week
• Standard hours: 8:00am – 4:00pm
• As part of the shipping operation, there may occasionally be a requirement to work different shifts, including 12-hour shifts, approximately every couple of months.

We are committed to building a diverse environment and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. You will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability or age.