Quarry Operative

About Holcim
We are leaders in supplying innovative, sustainable building solutions to the UK construction industry; building progress for people and the planet.
Since 1858, weve helped shape the UK; powering the construction of homes and hospitals, roads and railways, schools and cities alike.
Our mission is to make sustainable construction a reality, through purposeful action that tackles real carbon and climate challenges. We are dedicated to helping Britain grow and thrive - by doing the right thing, doing it together, and making a difference.
Holcim UK Company Benefits
Competitive Salary, plus bonus, 24 days holiday + your local bank holidays (with options to increase) and other benefits -  all recognising the contribution you bring

Be valued and supported, working as part of a highly respected team in a business that has a huge  focus on Health & Safety

We care about you and your family. Thats why we offer  enhanced family benefits, including maternity, paternity, and adoption leave . We understand that your personal life and family well-being are just as important as your career, so were committed to supporting you every step of the way.

Be part of something bigger with our "Women Empowered - Stronger Together Mentor Program," designed to  support, inspire, and uplift women across the business .

Free 24/7 remote GP service for you and your household , offering medical advice, prescriptions, referrals, and same-day appointments.

Opportunities for  career progression both at home and abroad

Join our affinity groups selected by and populated by our employees which  bring together employees  with similar backgrounds and interests to have powerful influence on the workplace

Staff discounts  including special rates for garden landscaping products

The Opportunity
We are looking for a General Operative / Mobile Plant Operative to join a busy and well-established operation s is a permanent, full-time opportunity working within a fast-paced production environment where safety, teamwork, and reliability are highly valued.

The role offers variety across mobile plant operation, fixed plant duties, and site operations, with opportunities to develop your skills across equipment including ADT, loading shovel, and excavator machinery. With overtime available, structured shift patterns, and the chance to be part of a busy operation, this is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys hands-on work and being part of a collaborative site team.

What You'll Be Doing
Safely operate mobile plant equipment including ADT, loading shovel, and other machinery while carrying out daily safety inspections

Support the operation of fixed production plant and assist with product dispatch and quality control processes

Maintain high housekeeping standards across the site, ensuring work areas remain clean, tidy, and hazard free

Monitor production activities, report breakdowns or stoppages, and work closely with site management and maintenance teams

Carry out routine plant inspections and support the efficient day-to-day running of the operation

Who you are
You have previous experience working within a similar industrial, quarry, recycling, aggregates, or heavy plant environment

You are confident operating mobile plant machinery.

You enjoy working as part of a team and communicate effectively with colleagues and site management

You are organised, safety-conscious, and able to work efficiently in a fast-paced operational environment

We are committed to building a diverse environment and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. You will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability or age.