Crushing Plant Operative

Fixed Crushing Plant Operative

Final date to receive applications: 15 March 2026

Department: Operations and Maintenance

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Glenwherry Quarry, Co. Antrim

About Us

Breedon is a leading construction and materials group in Ireland and Great Britain with a group turnover of c. €1.6 billion per annum. We operate 2 cement plants, over 100 quarries, 50 asphalt plants, 170 ready‑mixed concrete plants, as well as a range of contract surfacing and other essential products to help our customers build the places where we all live, work, and play.

Our People are our passion, by working as One Breedon
, with shared goals and a common purpose, we are making a material difference.

We are keeping it simple; we are making it happen, we are striving to improve, we are showing we care.

Overview: We are currently seeking a Fixed Crushing Plant Operative to join our team at Glenwherry Quarry. As a Fixed Crushing Plant Operative you will be performing a role that’s key to assisting the extraction, crushing, and screening of stone products.

• Perform all duties in a safe manner. Comply with safety policy and procedures to ensure the role is carried out without risk to self or others. Complete daily pre‑start checks and safety inspections.
• Prepare quarry face for the extraction, load material, feed crushing plant, control crushing plant and assist Quarry Foreperson as required.
• Ensure aggregate stocks are managed, kept clean and in correct areas.
• Operate a loading shovel maintaining stockpiles, loading trucks or fixed plant.
• Operate a dump truck to move materials from loading zone to stock or fixed plant.
• Fuel up all plant daily.
• Assist with repairs and cleaning during operations.
• Inspect, clean and maintain plant and equipment daily and report faults to supervisors.
• Ensure environmental standards are maintained and spillages are prevented.
• Carry out any other reasonable duties as required.

• Knowledge and/or experience of using quarry machinery fixed and/or mobile equipment.
• CSR card in relevant category.
• Safety training.
• Experience in driving dumper trucks.
• A valid UK driving licence.

• 33 days per year (including bank holidays)
• A tailored, competitive salary
• Company pension scheme
• Life Assurance Scheme
• Holiday Buy Scheme
• 1 day per year to volunteer with a charity of your choice (fully paid!) and fund‑matching up to £200 for charitable events
• Make a Material Difference Awards
• Employee Assistance Programme providing a wide range of health and wellbeing support 24/7
• Enhanced parental leave policy
• Option to participate in our Share Save scheme
• Access to our employee benefits platform, giving you discounts on a wide variety of high street shops and brands.
• Broad learning opportunities, training, and career progression pathways.

Breedon Group is an equal opportunity and inclusive employer.