Mobile Plant Operative

Hills Group; Reading; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare Cash Plan

Award-Winning Online Wellbeing Hub

24/7 Support & counselling

Job summary

Hills Quarry Products in Mortimer, Berkshire, is hiring a Mobile Plant Operative for a full-time, permanent role. You will operate and maintain mobile plant equipment and provide cover at other Hills Quarry sites as needed.

The ideal candidate will have experience with mobile plant (dumpers, loading shovels, 360 excavators) and hold certified tickets. A rewarding benefits package is included.

Qualifications

• Experience using mobile plant including dumpers, loading shovel and 360 excavators in a quarry environment.
• Certified tickets for mobile plant operation.
• NVQ/QCF Level 2 (SPMO) is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Operate fixed and mobile plant safely as instructed by the Quarry Manager.
• Carry out repair and maintenance on fixed and mobile plant.
• Provide cover for Foreman or Weighbridge Operator when required.

Skills

Mobile plant operation

Maintenance knowledge

Education

NVQ/QCF Level 2 (SPMO)

Tools

Certified tickets

Job description

Hills Quarry Products – Mobile PlantOperative

Location: Mortimer
Salary: £32,700.88 per annum

Hours: 45 hours

Contract: Full-time, Permanent

Join Our Team at Hills!

We are looking for aMobile PlantOperative to join our team inMortimer, Berkshire. This is a full-time, permanent role with a competitive salary and a fantastic benefits package.

What is the role all about?

As our Mobile PlantOperative, you’ll be responsible for the safe operation and maintenance of mobile plant machinery, providing cover at other Hills Quarry sites as and when required.

What you will be doing:

As our Mobile PlantOperative, you will:

• Operate fixed and mobile plant as instructed by the Quarry Manager, in a correct and safe manner.
• Carry out repair and maintenance work on fixed and mobile plant.
• Provide cover for the Foreman or Weighbridge Operator in their absence.

What we are looking for:

Essential:

• Previous experience using mobile plant including dumpers, loading shovel, and 360 excavators in a similar environment, holding certified tickets.

Desirable:

• NVQ/QCF Level 2 (SPMO).
• Mechanical knowledge of mobile plant.
• Awareness of the Quarry Regulations 1999.

Why join us?

As our new Mobile PlantOperative, you’ll be joining a respected, long-established business in the quarry industry with a strong reputation for quality, sustainability and community responsibility. You’ll be part of a fantastic team in a supportive, safe working environment where everyone’s contribution is valued.

Why you will love working here:

• Healthcare Cash Plan – dental, optical, physiotherapy, prescriptions + free 24/7 remote GP for you and your family.
• Award-Winning Online Wellbeing Hub – expert resources to support your mental, physical, and financial wellbeing.
• 24/7 Support When You Need It – confidential employee assistance programme helpline (managed by an external provider) and up to 6 free counselling sessions every year.
• Family-Friendly Benefits – enhanced maternity and paternity policies, plus life assurance for peace of mind.
• Generous Holiday Allowance – 21 days (rising to 28) with the flexibility to buy or sell days – All manageable via our employee self-service mobile app.
• Good attendance credits – earn good attendance credits which can be traded in for more holiday days.
• Cycle-to-Work Scheme – save money, stay fit, go green.
• Exclusive Discounts – big savings on shopping, dining, gyms, travel, and entertainment.
• Grow Your Career – access to ongoing training and development via our “Learning For All” platform.
• Make a Difference – up to 2 paid volunteering days each year for causes you care about.
• Refer-a-Friend Bonus – cash rewards when you successfully refer a friend.

About Us

Across Wiltshire and surrounding counties, The Hills Group of companies manages and recycles waste, produces essential construction materials through quarrying and ready mixed concrete, and builds award-winning homes in sought after locations.

Established in 1900 and family-owned, The Hills Group has evolved over the past four generations into a multi-million pound business, harnessing the latest technologies, pioneering major infrastructure projects, and employing over 600 people.

Whether extracting minerals, managing and recycling waste or building new homes, the same qualities of energy, enterprise, affability and confidence with which Hills was founded, still characterise the Hills business today.

Hills is committed to providing an equitable workplace for all. We aim to ensure our workplaces are free from discrimination, and that our current and future colleagues are treated fairly and with dignity and respect. Please feel free to contact us directly should you wish to discuss how we can ensure a positive experience for you.

We are proud to be part of the Disability Confident scheme. During the application process, you will have the option to apply under this scheme should you wish to do so.