Quarry Operative
Key Skills for This Role
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Key Responsibilities
- Operate mobile and fixed plant (e.g. dump trucks, loading shovels, crushers, screeners) in a safe and efficient manner
- Assist in the extraction, crushing, and processing of raw materials
- Carry out routine checks, cleaning, and basic maintenance on machinery and equipment
- Load and unload materials safely for transport or further processing
- Follow daily work schedules and production instructions from supervisors
- Conduct regular safety checks and report any hazards, defects, or incidents
- Ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations at all times
- Keep the quarry site clean, safe, and organised
- Assist with site inspections and support operational audits as required
- Work flexibly across different roles and tasks depending on site needs.
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
- Competence in operating plant or machinery (e.g. loading shovel, excavator, dumper truck) – CPCS or MPQC card advantageous
- Basic mechanical knowledge and ability to perform simple maintenance tasks
- Understanding of health and safety practices and willingness to follow procedures
- Good communication and teamwork skills
- Safety-focused with a responsible attitude
- Willing to work outdoors in all weather conditions
- Reliable, punctual, and self-motivated
- 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
- First Aid or health & safety training (e.g. IOSH Working Safely)
Benefits
- A tailored, competitive salary
- Company Pension Scheme
- 25 days annual leave, plus bank holidays on top
- Share Saver Scheme participation
- Company Life Assurance Scheme
- Access to our Employee Assistance Programme for health and wellbeing support
- Discounts on a wide range of products through our employee benefits platform
- Broad learning opportunities and career progression pathways.
About Breedon Group plc
Public British construction materials group supplying aggregates, cement, asphalt, concrete and surfacing services across Great Britain, Ireland and the United States.
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