Quarry Front End Loader Operator – Flexible Hours

Hanson Quarry Products Europe Limited; Wareham; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive package

Bonus incentives

Generous pension scheme

Life assurance

27 days holiday plus bank holidays

Flexible working opportunities

Sabbaticals

Family-Friendly Benefits: Enhanced le-

Employee wellbeing: EAP, gym discounts

Volunteer day

Job summary

Heidelberg Materials UK is recruiting a Mobile Plant Operator for the Master Quarry in Wareham. The role involves operating a Front End Loading Shovel to unload sand, load HGVs, and assist with daily production while upholding safety and site procedures.

You’ll work as part of a Quarry team, performing inspections, maintaining equipment, and supporting wider site operations as needed. A strong health and safety mindset is essential.

Qualifications

• Experience operating mobile plant machinery in quarry, construction, recycling or similar heavy industrial environment.
• GCSE Grade 4/C or above in English and Maths.
• EPIC certification for mobile plant operations.
• NVQ Level 2 in Mobile Plant Operations (or willingness to work towards)

Responsibilities

• Operate Front End Loading Shovel to de‑stock sand from the wash plant and load HGVs.
• Operate other mobile plant machinery where trained and certified.
• Carry out routine inspections and maintenance on mobile plant equipment.
• Support operational activities across the processing plant as required.
• Follow all Health & Safety procedures and Quarry Regulations.
• Maintain high standards of housekeeping and safe working practices.

Skills

Mobile plant operation

Safety compliance

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Communication

Education

GCSE English & Maths (Grade 4/C or higher)

NVQ Level 2 in Mobile Plant Operations

EPIC certification for mobile plant operations

Job description

Heidelberg Materials UK is recruiting a Mobile Plant Operator for the Master Quarry in Wareham. The role involves operating a Front End Loading Shovel to unload sand, load HGVs, and assist with daily production while upholding safety and site procedures.

You’ll work as part of a Quarry team, performing inspections, maintaining equipment, and supporting wider site operations as needed. A strong health and safety mindset is essential.