Quarry Operative

Quarry Operative

Final date to receive applications: 28 July 2026

Department:
Operations and Maintenance

Employment Type:

Permanent - Full Time

Location:

Glenwherry Quarry, Co. Antrim

Reporting To:
Edward Kearney

We are currently seeking a Fixed Crushing Plant Operative to join our team at Glenwherry Quarry.

• 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 prestart 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.
• Safety training.
• Experience in driving dumper trucks.
• A valid UK driving licence (there are no bus routes to the work location).

• 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.