Multi-Skilled Operative

E3recruitment; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction materials company is seeking a Quarry / Plant / Multi-Skilled Operative to join their Barnstaple site. The role offers a competitive salary, generous benefits including pension scheme, and opportunities for ongoing development in a supportive and inclusive team. Candidates should ideally have relevant plant operating tickets, a commitment to health and safety, and experience in quarrying or industrial production is advantageous. A driving license and own vehicle are required due to site location.

Benefits

Competitive salary package

Generous pension scheme

Life assurance

Enhanced family support

Retail and lifestyle discounts

Paid volunteering day

Comprehensive wellbeing resources

Ongoing training and progression opportunities

Supportive team culture

Qualifications

• Current and relevant plant operating tickets or willingness to be trained.
• Strong understanding of Health & Safety principles.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.
• Experience in quarrying or industrial production is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Operate fixed and mobile plant safely.
• Perform routine maintenance tasks.
• Follow procedures for equipment safety.
• Report machinery defects to management.
• Promote a strong safety culture.

Skills

Plant operating tickets

Health & Safety principles

Team collaboration

Proactive attitude

Job description

Quarry / Plant / Multi-Skilled Operative – Barnstaple

A competitive package, long-term development opportunities and excellent benefits are all part of this fantastic role as a Quarry / Plant / Multi-Skilled Operative. We are recruiting on behalf of a major international leader within the construction materials sector, renowned for its sustainability focus, investment in people and forward-thinking operational standards.

This expanding organisation operates a friendly, supportive team with a strong family culture and is now looking to strengthen its Barnstaple site by appointing a motivated Quarry / Plant / Multi-Skilled Operative.

The role is based in the Barnstaple area, making it suitable for candidates Bideford, Braunton, South Molton, Ilfracombe, Fremington, Landkey, Chulmleigh, Torrington, Lynton & Lynmouth, Woolacombe, Combe Martin, Northam, Appledore across North Devon and the surrounding region. Must drive and have own vehicle due to site location.

What’s in it for you as a Quarry / Plant / Multi-Skilled Operative?

• Competitive salary package
• Generous company pension scheme
• Life assurance
• Enhanced family-friendly support
• Retail and lifestyle discounts
• Paid volunteering day each year
• Access to comprehensive wellbeing resources, including Employee Assistance Programme
• Ongoing training, development and genuine progression opportunities
• Supportive, inclusive team culture within a globally respected business

Main Responsibilities of the Quarry / Plant / Multi-Skilled Operative:

• Operating a range of fixed and mobile plant safely and competently
• Carrying out routine upkeep tasks including cleaning, greasing and refuelling plant
• Following manufacturer and company procedures for all equipment
• Completing daily machinery checks and reporting defects to the General Foreperson
• Promoting a strong safety culture, including near-miss reporting and safe behaviours
• Supporting additional quarry tasks as required by the management team
• Working effectively with colleagues to help maintain steady, efficient site operations

Requirements for the Quarry / Plant / Multi-Skilled Operative:

• Current and relevant plant operating tickets/ willingness to be trainged on others if required
• Strong understanding of Health & Safety principles and safe working methods
• Ability to work independently while contributing effectively to a team
• Proactive attitude and commitment to safe site operation
• Experience in quarrying, aggregates or an industrial production environment (advantageous)

To become a Quarry / Plant / Multi-Skilled Operative, we are keen to receive CVs from:
Plant Operators, Mobile Plant Operatives, Machine Operators, Quarry Operatives, Production Operatives, Heavy Plant Drivers, Machine Technicians, or anyone with relevant plant and machinery experience within an industrial environment.

Please apply today! Or for more information, please contact Fiona McSheffrey at E3 Recruitment.