Quarry Operative

Overview

Operate quarry machinery, assist material extraction and ensure safety.

Key Responsibilities

• plant operation
• machinery maintenance
• safety checks
• material processing
• site cleanliness
• regulatory compliance

Tasks

-Follow daily work schedules and production instructions from supervisors -Carry out routine checks, cleaning, and basic maintenance on machinery and equipment -Assist with site inspections and support operational audits as required -Conduct regular safety checks and report any hazards, defects, or incidents -Assist in the extraction, crushing, and processing of raw materials -Keep the quarry site clean, safe, and organised -Ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations at all times -Operate mobile and fixed plant (e.g. dump trucks, loading shovels, crushers, screeners) in a safe and efficient manner -Load and unload materials safely for transport or further processing

Requirements

• quarrying
• mpqc
• nvq2
• cpcs
• first aid
• excavator

What You Bring

-Previous experience in quarrying, construction, mining, or similar heavy industry -Flexible and able to adapt to different tasks and shift patterns -Good communication and teamwork skills -Reliable, punctual, and self-motivated -MPQC or NVQ Level 2 in Extractives Operations -Competence in operating plant or machinery (e.g. loading shovel, excavator, dumper truck) – CPCS or MPQC card advantageous -First Aid or health & safety training (e.g. IOSH Working Safely) -Willing to work outdoors in all weather conditions -Understanding of health and safety practices and willingness to follow procedures -Work flexibly across different roles and tasks depending on site needs. -Basic mechanical knowledge and ability to perform simple maintenance tasks

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Benefits

-Broad learning opportunities and career progression pathways. -Access to our Employee Assistance Programme for health and wellbeing support -Company Life Assurance Scheme -Share Saver Scheme participation -Discounts on a wide range of products through our employee benefits platform -Company Pension Scheme -25 days annual leave, plus bank holidays on top -A tailored, competitive salary

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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