Quarry Operative

Overview

Operate and maintain quarry equipment to extract and process construction materials.

Key Responsibilities

• quality control
• safety compliance
• site supervision
• materials handling
• machinery operation
• equipment maintenance

Tasks

-Ensure quality control of materials and adherence to safety protocols. -Act as a responsible person on site in the manager's absence. -Load materials, manage supplies, and maintain cleanliness of the site. -Operate and maintain quarry machinery and equipment.

Requirements

• construction materials
• problem solving
• hands‑on
• communication
• teamwork
• experience

What You Bring

-Experience in a similar role within the construction materials industry. -Strong problem-solving skills and a practical, hands-on approach. -Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.

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Benefits

-Company pension scheme and life assurance. -25 days holiday plus bank holidays. -Discounts on a wide range of products through our employee benefits platform. -Competitive salary tailored to your experience. -Employee Assistance Programme for health and wellbeing support. -1 fully paid volunteer day per year and up to £200 fund-matching for charitable events. -Comprehensive training and career progression opportunities. -Enhanced parental leave and ShareSave scheme participation.

About Breedon Group Plc

-Born from centuries‑old quarrying at Breedon on the Hill, the group surged into modernity after 2008, reshaping UK and Irish markets through savvy acquisitions. -With a vertically‑integrated model, it pulls raw aggregates straight through to finished products and surfacing services, serving projects across infrastructure, housing and industrial sectors. -In recent years its strategic beachhead in the US—through the acquisition of BMC and Lionmark in Missouri—has positioned it for North American growth. -Typical projects range from major roadworks and airport surfacing to residential foundations and industrial flooring. -Standout products include its flagship Golden Amber Gravel (a Royal‑Warranted driveway gravel) and specialist speedway shale used on international tracks.

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