Quarry Operative

Quarry Operative focuses on operate mobile and fixed plant (e.g. dump trucks, loading shovels, crushers, screeners) in a safe and efficient manner.

What the role involves

• Operate mobile and fixed plant (e.g. dump trucks, loading shovels, crushers, screeners) in a safe and efficient manner.
• Assisting in the extraction, crushing, and processing of raw materials.
• Carry out routine checks, cleaning, and basic maintenance on machinery and equipment.
• Unload materials safely for transport or further processing.
• Follow daily work schedules and production instructions from supervisors.
• Report any hazards, defects, or incidents.

Skills and requirements

• Competence in operating plant or machinery (e.g. loading shovel, excavator, dumper truck) – CPCS or MPQC card advantageous.
• Flexible and able to adapt to different tasks and shift patterns.
• Previous experience in quarrying, construction, mining, or similar heavy industry.
• MPQC or NVQ Level 2 in Extractives Operations.

Confirmed role details

• A tailored, competitive salary.
• Company Pension Scheme.
• 25 days annual leave, plus bank holidays on top.
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme for health and wellbeing support.