Trainee Concrete Batchers

The ideal applicants will be precise & accurate in nature, deadline orientated and pay attention to detail. The applicants must have energetic & flexible dispositions and have the ability to work under pressure. A minimum of two years production / manufacturing / operations is required in the Construction, Civil Engineering or concrete-related industry.

**QUALIFICATION**:

- Minimum Grade 12 (Matric) qualification
- A qualification in construction, civil engineering or concrete technology is an advantage.

**EXPERIENCE**:

- Minimum two years production / manufacturing / operations experience
- Experience in construction, Civil Engineering or concrete-related industry an advantage

**SKILLS**:

Applicants must have the following:

- Sound verbal, written and telephonic communication skills in English.
- Sound computer literacy (Microsoft Office, CE)
- Precise and accurate nature, as well as attention to detail
- Deadline orientated.
- Energetic and flexible disposition and the ability to liaise with staff at all levels, as well as customers.
- Ability to work under pressure and as part of a team.
- Ability and willingness to work irregular and extended hours.

**OTHER**:

Applicants may be required to work extended /irregular hours

**MAIN JOB FUNCTIONS**:

The incumbent will be required to perform various tasks inherent to the position, as detailed in the relevant job description, such as:

- Batching concrete loads accurately, in line with recipes provided on the system.
- Recording of all water batched into each load of concrete, including water added at check point and on site.
- Reporting “out of tolerance batches” to the Plant Manager or Technical Department
- Printing delivery notes and ensuring that Drivers have relevant copies for each load of concrete dispatched.
- Effective communication with Concrete Mixer Drivers and other plant staff
- Ensuring that daily orders are downloaded to the plant.
- Ensuring that stock take is done daily.
- Receiving raw materials and ensuring that the quality and quantity is correct.
- Ensuring that overnight cement deliveries are planned for and recorded.
- Maintaining a diary recording the following: current weather conditions, discussions with customers, quality problems etc.
- Ensuring that the general plant area is maintained and in a clean condition.
- Ensuring that scale checks are done monthly.
- Ensuring that moisture checks are done after every 75m3 of concrete batched, or three times daily, or if there is a noticeable change in the water demand in concrete mixes being batched.

**REMUNERATION**:

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