Mobile Plant Operative

Careers at Hills; Stratfield Mortimer; Presencial; GBP 29.000 - 36.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Healthcare Cash Plan

Wellbeing hub

Counselling support

Family-friendly benefits

Generous holiday allowance

Cycle-to-Work scheme

Exclusive discounts

Learning & development access

Volunteer days

Refer-a-Friend bonus

Descripción de la vacante

Hills Quarry Products in Mortimer, Hampshire, is seeking a Quarry Operative for a full-time, permanent position. The role involves safe operation of mobile plant, basic maintenance checks, and supporting quarry operations.

Salary £32,700.88 per annum with 45 hours per week and the potential to work across sites. The successful candidate will operate plant safely, assist maintenance, and may step into Foreman/Weighbridge responsibilities, with a benefits package and career development

Formación

• Previous experience using mobile plant and certified tickets.
• Desirable: NVQ/QCF Level 2 (SPMO) and quarry knowledge.
• Understanding of Quarry Regulations 1999 is advantageous.

Responsabilidades

• Operate quarry plant and machinery safely and efficiently, supporting daily production.
• Assist with maintenance of fixed and mobile plant and report issues to minimise downtime.
• Cover Foreman and Weighbridge Operator roles as needed.

Conocimientos

Mobile plant experience

Certified tickets

Educación

NVQ/QCF Level 2 (SPMO)

Herramientas

Dumper

Loading shovel

360 excavators

Descripción del empleo

Hills Quarry Products – Quarry Operative

Location: Mortimer
Salary: £32,700.88 per annum

Hours: 45 hours

Contract: Full-time, Permanent

Join Our Team at Hills!

We are looking for a Quarry Operative to join our team in Mortimer, Hampshire. This is a full-time, permanent role with a competitive salary and a fantastic benefits package.

What is the role all about?

As our Quarry Operative, you'll be responsible for the safe and efficient operation of mobile plant machinery, carrying out basic maintenance checks, and supporting quarry operations. The role may also involve working at other company sites when required, providing variety and development opportunities across the business.

What you will be doing:

As our Quarry Operative, you will:

• Operate quarry plant and machinery safely and efficiently, supporting the day-to-day production of high-quality sand and stone aggregates.
• Assist with the maintenance and upkeep of fixed and mobile plant, identifying and reporting any issues to minimise downtime.
• Step into key site support roles, including Foreman and Weighbridge Operator cover, offering variety and development opportunities within the team.

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 Quarry Operative, 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.