General Operative

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 3 May 2026
LOCATION
Clitheroe
TYPE
Full-time
LEVEL
Entry-level
CATEGORY
Skilled Trades
This employer holds a UK Home Office sponsor license — sponsorship for this specific role is at the employer’s discretion

SKILLS

Weighbridge Operation Asphalt Plant Operation Aggregates Handling Machinery Operation Plant Maintenance Health and Safety Compliance Risk Assessment Teamwork

FULL DESCRIPTION

[Employer hidden — view at passion-project.co.uk] is hiring a General Operative for their Clitheroe Asphalt Plant. This is a permanent, on-site role based in Clitheroe, United Kingdom. Benefits include bonus scheme, enhanced holiday, and contributory pension.

Job Introduction

We are currently looking for a General Operative to join our friendly team based at our [Employer hidden] Clitheroe Asphalt Plant, Clitheroe. This is accessible from Preston, Blackburn, Burnley, Skipton and the surrounding areas.

Role Responsibility

  • General operation of weighbridge and asphalt plant
  • Working with aggregates on site and operating machinery
  • Day to day maintenance, maintaining the highest levels of housekeeping
  • Maintenance and driving a culture of zero harm and behavioural safety
  • Compliance and awareness Health and Safety measures around the site

The Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate for the role of General Operative will be able to demonstrate proven experience working within an Industrial, Factory or similar environment as an operative or labourer. As well as possess good communication skills and have a real desire in developing both operative and supervisory skills. You will also:

  • Have knowledge of the industry and ideally of quarrying
  • Be flexible and able to work as part of an effective Multi-Skilled Operative team
  • Be self motivated and able to motivate other colleagues in the team
  • Have knowledge of Risk Assessments within role of General Operative
  • Have knowledge of SSOW (HIRA) and Permit systems (preferred but not essential)
  • Be compliant and engage with company policies, targets, goals and standards
  • Be IT literate

Why Us

As well as the role of General Operative we offer an extensive range of career development opportunities and industry-leading rewards, incentives and benefits:

  • Bonus scheme
  • Enhanced holiday entitlement
  • Contributory pension scheme
  • Access to the [Employer hidden] Reward website with discounts on retailers, holidays, etc.
  • Access to our Employee Assistance helpline for free and confidential advice
  • Access to join our Employee Communities inc. BAME; LGBTQ+; Working Parents
  • Training and development opportunities

[Employer hidden] is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive work environment for all employees and actively encourage applications from all sectors of the community.

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