Excavator Operative

We are currently seeking a skilled and safety‑driven Excavator Operative to join our high‑performing team at Clitheroe Quarry in the Ribble Valley. This is a critical, hands‑on role within a busy quarry operation where precision, safety, and operational excellence are essential.

The role is commutable from Accrington, Blackburn, Burnley, Skipton and surrounding areas.

• Operate a 360° tracked excavator (up to 50 tonnes) on blast piles and quarry faces.
• Safely scale and manage rock faces in line with geotechnical best practice.
• Load a mobile crusher efficiently to meet production and customer requirements.
• Support daily and weekly production targets.
• Carry out plant inspections, report defects and support maintenance activities.
• Operate additional mobile plant as required.
• Maintain excellent housekeeping standards across the site.
• Ensure full compliance with all health, safety, environmental and quality standards.

• Valid Excavator Licence (essential).
• Proven experience operating excavators on quarry faces, tips or similar environments.
• Strong understanding of ground stability and geotechnical risk management.
• Safety‑first mindset and ability to work effectively in challenging conditions.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Strong communication skills and a collaborative approach.
• Flexibility and a positive, self‑motivated attitude.
• Shovel licence (advantageous).
• Experience operating a range of mobile plant (preferred).
• Exposure to aggregates or asphalt production environments (advantageous).

• Bonus scheme.
• Enhanced holiday entitlement.
• Contributory pension scheme.
• Access to the Tarmac Reward website with discounts on retailers, holidays, etc.
• Employee Assistance helpline for free and confidential advice.
• Access to employee communities (nine networks including REACH, Religious, Ethnic, Cultural Heritage, LGBTQ+, Parents & carers, Ability, Wellbeing, Female Voice, menopause).
• Training and development opportunities.
• Forces‑friendly employer support for military background applicants.

We are an equal‑opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for everyone. If you need any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know – we’re here to support you.