Who we are

B&A Group remains a family-owned business with over 50 years industry experience and is a leader in the South West for land regeneration solutions, material management services and the supply of recycled & quarried aggregates. Established by the late Jimmy Berkely, whose goal at the time was to provide quality, safe, well paid work to all his employees to ensure they could provide for themselves and their families, B&A Group remain committed to delivering these promises, respecting our clients and producing the highest quality work in safe environments. These core values set by our founder help us to fulfil our vision to be responsible, reliable and ready and to continue to grow and adapt as the industry does.

We are proud to have evolved into a team of around 70, operating a substantial fleet of over 50 vehicles, with access to an additional 50 approved subcontractors.

Our culture

Our company ethos is based on being 'Responsible, Reliable & Ready'.

We are ready to employ new ways of doing things, to solve challenges and to support our clients and supply chain partners. We are reliable, doing what we say we will with the skills, drive and resources to make things happen. We are responsible, striving to do the “right thing” and leave a sustainable impact on the places and people where we work. We are always ready to think to the future, embrace and drive change and tackle the challenges facing society and the planet. We are responsible and seek to create sustainable value for our partners, project stakeholders and neighbours.

Why work with us?

We have a long-standing reputation among employees and sub-contractors for delivering a first-rate service to our customers. In addition, we offer numerous incentives for those who join the team including competitive salary, generous holiday packages and an employee benefits scheme which is available to all.

B&A Group is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. Applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, pregnancy, race, religion or belief.

“Working for a family run business makes a huge difference, they have great values and always go the extra mile to look after their staff. It helps to create a positive work culture and make sure everyone feels important in their role, whether they operate machinery like myself, or work behind the scenes in the office which can be quite rare, especially in this industry.”

Paul Coleman Plant Operator

“I have been working at B&A Group for over five years now and it is a fabulous place to work, there is a great family feel and every day is different. As a family-based business, employees are treated as individuals and as such one’s strengths and ambitions are recognised and encouraged.”

Clare Raby Sub-contractor Support & Social Value Co-Ordinator

“In my five years at the B&A Group, I have had the opportunity to work on a variety of projects, from very small to very large scale residential schemes and extremely large commercial developments. Everyone works hard to deliver projects on time and exceed clients expectations, which is a result of the company ethos of being Responsible, Reliable & Ready.”

Rob Lewis Project Manager

Vacancies

Plant Operations Supervisor

Location: Hallen, Bristol

Main duties and responsibilities:

Identifying operational issues, potential problems and opportunities.

Resolving and managing customer queries courteously and efficiently.

Maintain holiday schedule for plant and operational staff

Manage B&A group daily fuel requirements including all plant and satellite sites

Manage B&A plant daily requirements and movements, collate and adjust plant sheet

Operational and Plant attendance to assist payroll

Organising road brush requirements and recording of cost

Liaise with KA and ensure availability for all staff training.

Ensure correct PPE requirements for Plant and Operational staff

To provide support to the Transport & Operations department as required

Skills/Qualifications required:

• Managing teams – excellent time management, planning skills and committed to results.

• Excellent geographical knowledge

• A strong communicator - Polite, professional and calm under pressure

• Self-motivated and ability to use own initiative.

• Flexible nature and strong work ethic.

Hours of work: Monday – Friday 7am - 5.30pm

If you are interested in this vacancy please contact Marc Large on 01179 829561 or send your CV to marc.large@bristolandavon.co.uk

Technical/Environmental Sales Representative

Location: Hallen, Bristol

Main duties and responsibilities:

Tendering small-scale construction projects relating to subsoil removal and the supply of primary and recycled aggregates.
Planning and organising of the excavation, transportation, and removal of subsoil material from construction sites to B&A and third-party facilities.
Close communication with clients, end-facility receivers and subcontractors on projects that often operate to tight timescales.
Working in a team to maximize commercial success when dealing with multiple works and allocating resources effectively an proactively closing leads.
Coping with high pressure sales environment whilst handling customers requiring quotes and technical support for tender submissions.
Produce plans to support on site groundworks. Being confident in relaying information effectively.

Using statistical analysis to determine contamination and providing feedback for decisions
Classifying waste based on WM3 criteria and generating Hazwaste Online reports to be included in technical classifications along with Asbestos in soils.
Understanding of verification reports to comply with conditions set out within local authority.
Production of material management plans (MMPs) using CL:AIRE DoW CoP involving researching of prospective donor and receiver sites to check compliance under the terms of CL:AIRE DoW CoP. This requires the understanding of local authority planning portals, ground investigation reports, cut/ fill models and supporting information.
Analytical review of site investigation reports from the perspective of Subsoil material classification using both WM3 and CL:AIRE legislation. This involves the technical review of ground investigation reports to identify commercial and compliance important information.

Desirable Skills/Qualifications required:

Understanding Waste Management 3
CL:AIRE Definition of Waste Code of Practise

Series 600 Earthworks Specification

WRAP protocol
RPS247
Weighsoft
Asbestos Qualifications / Awareness.
Full clean driving license

Hours of work: Monday – Friday 7.30am - 5.00pm

If you are interested in this vacancy please contact Ashley Bruno on 01179 829561 or send your CV to jade.collins@bristolandavon.co.uk

Group Payroll Administrator

Location: Hallen, Bristol

Main duties and responsibilities:

• To process payroll for approx. circa 80 staff across 3 companies using Sage Payroll and

making Bankline payments

• Processing attachments of earnings order deductions and making payments

• Processing new starters and leavers

• Recording staff holiday and sickness within sage payroll, Addtime clocking in system and

outlook calendar

• Updating staff payroll spreadsheet with key information

• Processing P45’s

• Uploading NEST pension details

• Monitor probation dates and issue staff contracts

• Posting and paying staff expenses

• Process PAYE and HMRC payments

• Keeping P11d information up to date and sending off to HMRC as applicable

• Processing year end for all companies

• Resolving all pay queries

• Completion of absence forms for management approval

• Keeping all personnel files updated and GDPR compliant

• Covering office manager when required

Skills/Qualifications required:

• Trustworthy and capable of dealing with the sensitive and restricted information

• Ability to prioritise busy workload

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

• Computer literate

• Excellent administration skills

• Attention to detail

• Excellent customer service

• Friendly and polite

• Sage Payroll & P11d knowledge needed

Hours of work:

Wednesday, Thursday & Friday - 9-5pm

If you are interested in this vacancy please contact jade Collins on 0117 982 9561 or send your CV to jade.collins@bristolandavon.co.uk

Class 2 Tipper Drivers

Location: Hallen, Bristol

Bristol & Avon Transport & Recycling Ltd is currently recruiting for experienced class 2 Tipper Drivers.

Applicants must be over 21 years of age and had previous tipper driving experience.

Full time Monday to Friday, weekly paid, excellent rate of pay.

If you are interested in this vacancy please contact Richard Dytor on 01179 829561 or send your CV to Richard.dytor@bristolandavon.co.uk