Quarry Operative - Cerney

Quarry Operative

Location:

Cerney Wick, Wiltshire

Salary: £32,700.88 per annum

Hours:

45 hours per week, Monday - Friday, 07:00-17:00

Contract:

Full-Time | Permanent

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Quarry Operative to join a busy and established quarrying operation in Cerney Wick.

This is a fantastic permanent opportunity for someone with hands-on experience operating mobile plant within a quarry, aggregates, construction or similar environment.

You will be responsible for the safe and efficient operation of fixed and mobile plant, as well as supporting general maintenance and site operations.

As a Quarry Operative, your duties will include:

• Operating fixed and mobile plant safely and efficiently as instructed by the Quarry Manager.
• Operating mobile plant including dumpers, loading shovels and 360 excavators.
• Carrying out basic repair and maintenance work on fixed and mobile plant.
• Completing routine checks and reporting any faults or issues promptly.
• Ensuring all work is carried out in accordance with site safety procedures.
• Providing cover for the Foreman or Weighbridge Operator when required.
• Supporting the wider quarry team with general site duties.
• Working across other local quarry sites when required.

The successful candidate will ideally have:

• Previous experience operating mobile plant in a quarry, aggregates, construction or similar environment.
• Experience operating dumpers, loading shovels and 360 excavators.
• Current and relevant certified plant operator tickets.
• A strong understanding of safe working practices.
• A reliable, practical and hands-on approach to work.

• NVQ/QCF Level 2 in Specialist Plant and Machinery Operations (SPMO).
• Mechanical knowledge of mobile plant.
• Awareness and understanding of relevant quarrying regulations.
• Experience carrying out basic plant maintenance and repairs.

• £32,700.88 per annum
• 45 hours per week
• Monday-Friday, 07:00-17:00
• Time and a half for Monday-Saturday overtime
• Double time for Sundays and Bank Holidays
• Full-time, permanent employment
• Healthcare Cash Plan
• 24/7 remote GP access for you and your family
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Access to wellbeing and support services
• Enhanced maternity and paternity benefits
• Life assurance
• Generous annual leave, with the option to buy or sell additional days
• Attendance incentives
• Cycle-to-Work scheme
• Employee discounts across shopping, dining, gyms, travel and entertainment
• Ongoing training and development opportunities
• Paid volunteering opportunities
• Employee referral scheme

If you have experience operating mobile plant and are looking for a secure, permanent opportunity within the quarrying industry, we would be keen to hear from you.