Quarry Machinery Operator – Outdoor Role with Growth
Breedon Group
Get a reply from this employer — a resume and cover letter tailored to exactly what they’re hiring for.
Benefits offered by this job
Job summary
Breedon Group in Buxton is seeking a reliable Quarry Operative to join our quarrying team at Dowlow Quarry & Asphalt Plant. In this hands-on role you will assist in extraction, processing and handling of aggregates to meet production targets safely and efficiently.
You will operate mobile and fixed plant, perform basic maintenance, and follow health, safety and environmental procedures. The role suits someone who enjoys practical outdoor work, teamwork, and will contribute to safe,
Qualifications
- Experience in operating quarry plant or heavy machinery preferred.
- Willingness to work outdoors in all weather and comply with safety procedures.
- Basic mechanical knowledge and ability to perform simple maintenance.
- Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
Responsibilities
- Operate mobile and fixed plant (e.g. dump trucks, loading shovels, crushers, screeners) safely.
- Assist in extraction, crushing, and processing of raw materials.
- Carry out routine checks, cleaning, and basic maintenance on machinery and equipment.
- Load and unload materials safely for transport or further processing.
- Follow daily work schedules and production instructions from supervisors.
- Conduct regular safety checks and report hazards, defects or incidents.
- Ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations.
- Keep the quarry site clean, safe, and organised.
- Assist with site inspections and support operational audits as required.
- Work flexibly across different roles and tasks depending on site needs.
Skills
Education
Job description
Breedon Group in Buxton is seeking a reliable Quarry Operative to join our quarrying team at Dowlow Quarry & Asphalt Plant. In this hands-on role you will assist in extraction, processing and handling of aggregates to meet production targets safely and efficiently.
You will operate mobile and fixed plant, perform basic maintenance, and follow health, safety and environmental procedures. The role suits someone who enjoys practical outdoor work, teamwork, and will contribute to safe,
'/%3e%3cpath%20d='M101.744%2012.4726L102.894%2016.1947L99.0021%2013.2201L101.744%2012.4726ZM105.3%208.40937H100.488L99.0026%203.59473L97.5116%208.41047L92.7%208.40385L96.5965%2011.3834L95.1055%2016.1942L99.0021%2013.2196L101.408%2011.3834L105.3%208.40992V8.40937Z'%20fill='white'/%3e%3cdefs%3e%3clinearGradient%20id='paint0_linear_5593_1381'%20x1='90'%20y1='9.44471'%20x2='99'%20y2='9.44471'%20gradientUnits='userSpaceOnUse'%3e%3cstop%20stop-color='%2300AD70'/%3e%3cstop%20offset='0.998594'%20stop-color='%2300B67A'/%3e%3cstop%20offset='1'%20stop-color='%23DCDCE6'/%3e%3c/linearGradient%3e%3c/defs%3e%3c/svg%3e){kind=small}
