Quarry - Plant Operator/ Labourer

Mick George; Harborough; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking dedicated Plant Operators/Labourers to join their team at the Husbands Bosworth site. In this role, you will operate various plant and machinery to aid in mineral retrieval and ground profiling, ensuring the quarry runs smoothly. Your responsibilities will include conducting maintenance checks, reporting defects, and maintaining high standards of site cleanliness. This is a fantastic opportunity for individuals with a hardworking nature and a passion for operating heavy machinery. Join a company that values diversity and offers competitive benefits, including a company pension and enhanced holiday entitlement.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Company pension

Cycle to work scheme

Company benefit platform

Length of service rewards

Employee assistance programme

Qualifications

• 5 years experience operating heavy machinery like Dozer and Excavator.
• Must possess a full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Conduct daily/weekly maintenance checks on mobile & fixed plant.
• Report defects and maintain accurate logs of production data.

Skills

Full UK driving licence

Experience on Dozer

Experience on 360 Excavator

Experience on Dump Truck

Experience with GPS (machine control)

Hardworking nature

Job description

Here at The Mick George Group, we are looking for Plant Operators/Labourers to join the team at our Husbands Bosworth site.

Job Overview:
To operate plant and machinery to assist with the retrieval of minerals and profiling of ground to the required level. Any other duties required in the day-to-day running of the quarry/landfill as deemed necessary by a site supervisor/manager.

Responsibilities:

• To carry out daily/weekly maintenance checks of the mobile & fixed plant to the necessary standard.
• To carry out the daily/weekly required maintenance tasks on the mobile & fixed plant consisting of greasing and keeping the equipment clean.
• To report any defects noted to site management/workshop using the R2C app.
• Dispatching and controlling the quality of the product.
• To be able to follow plant GPS to alter the ground to the required levels.
• To carry out any other duties relating to the Quarry as requested by a supervisor/manager.
• To accurately record their working hours on timesheets and submit on a weekly basis.
• To accurately log all production data, plant stoppages, breakdowns, and ensure logs are documented correctly.
• To inform quarry management of any materials that are deemed unsuitable for production.
• To understand the company procedures in relation to breakdowns to act swiftly and minimise downtime.
• To ensure any training requirements are highlighted to line management, especially for legislative minimum requirements.
• Conduct themselves in a way that does not endanger themselves or those around them.
• Conduct themselves in a professional manner at all times as an ambassador of Mick George Group.
• To maintain a good standard of site cleanliness to minimise potential hazards.
• To regularly be in contact with site management.

Skills/Qualifications:

• A full UK driving licence.
• Experience on either Dozer, 360 Excavator, or Dump Truck (5 years experience).
• A hardworking nature.
• Experience with GPS (machine control).

Benefits:

• Competitive salary.
• Company pension.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Company benefit platform.
• Length of service rewards - enhanced holiday entitlement / access to private healthcare service.
• Employee assistance programme.

The Mick George Group is committed to providing equality of opportunity for all. The company seeks to employ a workforce that reflects the diverse community at large and values the individual’s contribution irrespective of sex, age, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, race, colour, religion or belief, ethnic or national origin.