Quarry Excavator Operator - Hands-On Outdoor Role

Breedon Group; Pitlochry; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company Pension Scheme

33 days annual leave

Share Saver Scheme participation

Company Life Assurance Scheme

Employee Assistance Programme for well

Employee benefits platform discounts

Career progression opportunities

Job summary

Breedon Group is seeking two reliable Quarry Operatives / Excavator Operators at Shirglas Quarry, Pitlochry. You will operate 50T excavators and other heavy plant to support safe extraction, processing and handling of aggregates, while completing daily checks and maintenance.

We value safety, practicality, and teamwork, with opportunities to grow within a busy quarry environment and develop skills in site operations and plant maintenance.

Qualifications

• Experience operating 50T excavators in quarrying, construction, or heavy industry.
• Solid understanding of quarry safety and working practices.
• Ability to perform routine machine checks and basic maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Operate excavators safely on quarry faces and around the site.
• Assist with remedial quarry development works including benching and drainage.
• Support extraction, stockpiling, and loading operations to meet production targets.
• Feed crushers, screeners and hoppers with raw materials using the excavator.
• Carry out pre-start checks and routine maintenance on plant.

Skills

50T excavators

Quarry safety

Machine checks

Team player

Outdoor work

Job description

Breedon Group is seeking two reliable Quarry Operatives / Excavator Operators at Shirglas Quarry, Pitlochry. You will operate 50T excavators and other heavy plant to support safe extraction, processing and handling of aggregates, while completing daily checks and maintenance.

We value safety, practicality, and teamwork, with opportunities to grow within a busy quarry environment and develop skills in site operations and plant maintenance.