Mobile Plant Operator

** Mobile Plant Operator*
* ** Wareham | Master Quarry
**** Salary:
Up to £30,000 | 39.5 Hours per Week*
* ** Drive Your Career Forward with Heidelberg Materials
** Are you an experienced Mobile Plant Operator looking for a hands-on role in a busy quarry environment? Do you take pride in operating machinery safely, efficiently, and to the highest standards?

We are looking for a dedicated
** Mobile Plant Operator
** to join our team at
** Master Quarry, Wareham**. This is an excellent opportunity to work for one of the UK's leading building materials companies, where safety, teamwork, and career development are at the heart of everything we do.  
** The Role
** As a Mobile Plant Operator, your primary responsibility will be operating a
** Front End Loading Shovel (FEL)**, supporting the day-to-day production process by handling materials safely and efficiently.

Working as part of an experienced quarry team, you'll contribute to the smooth operation of the site while maintaining the highest standards of safety, housekeeping, and equipment care.  
** What You'll Be Doin
** g* Operating a Front End Loading Shovel to de-stock sand from the wash plant and load HGVs.
* Operating other mobile plant machinery where appropriately trained and certified.
* Carrying out routine inspections and maintenance on mobile plant equipment.
* Supporting operational activities across the processing plant as required.
* Following all company Health & Safety procedures and Quarry Regulations.
* Maintaining high standards of housekeeping and safe working practices.
* Working collaboratively with site management and operational teams to achieve production targets.  
** What We're Looking For
** To be successful in this role, you'll ideally have:
* Experience operating mobile plant machinery in a quarry, construction, recycling, or similar heavy industrial environment.
* GCSE Grade 4/C or above in English and Maths.
* EPIC certification for mobile plant operations.
* NVQ Level 2 in Mobile Plant Operations (or willingness to work towards if required).
* A strong commitment to health, safety, and environmental standards.
* Good communication skills and the ability to work effectively as part of a team.
* A proactive approach with a willingness to support wider site operations when needed.  
** Why Join Heidelberg Materials?
** At Heidelberg Materials, we're building more than infrastructure, we're building careers. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where our people can develop, grow, and thrive.

Reward & Benefits  
** Competitive Package
*** Bonus incentives
* Generous pension scheme
* Life assurance  
** Work-Life Balance
*** 27 days holiday plus bank holidays
* Holiday purchase scheme
* Flexible working opportunities
* Sabbaticals  
** Family-Friendly Benefits
*** Enhanced maternity, paternity and parental leave
* Adoption support
* IVF support
* Neonatal leave
* Menopause support  
** Health & Wellbeing
*** Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
* Mental Health First Aiders
* Cycle to Work scheme
* Gym and lifestyle discounts
* Free eye tests
* Discounted private healthcare  
** Making a Difference
*** Paid volunteering day every year
* Employee networks and communities
* Support for STEM initiatives
* Armed Forces and community engagement programmes  
** An Employer of Choice
** We are proud to be recognised as:
* Armed Forces Covenant Silver Award holder
* Disability Confident Committed employer
* Platinum accredited 5% Club member
* Mates in Mind supporter
* Clear Assured Foundation accredited
* MPQC member
* STEM Ambassador organisation  
** Ready to Apply?
** If you're looking for a role where safety comes first, your skills are valued, and you can build a long-term career with an industry leader, we'd love to hear from you.  
** Apply today and help us build a more sustainable future at Heidelberg Materials.*
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