Quarry Mobile Plant Operator: Safe, Skilled & Flexible

Grundon; Thatcham; Remote; GBP 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension Scheme

Life Assurance

Employee Assistance Programme

Health Cash Plan

Discounted Gym Membership

Cycle to Work Scheme

Mobile Phone Discounts

30 Days Annual Leave (inclusive ofBank

Holidays)

Holiday Purchase Scheme

Refer a Friend Scheme

Job summary

Grundon Sand & Gravel is seeking a motivated individual to join our aggregates team based at Kennetholme, with duties across sites as needed. You will safely operate mobile plant machinery, perform daily checks and maintenance, and assist with weighbridge coverage while upholding health, safety and environmental standards.

Reporting to the Quarry Manager, you will help ensure compliance with permits, deliver high service levels to customers, and stay flexible to support quarry operations and

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 2 (or equivalent) in mobile plant operation.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Good understanding of Health & Safety with willingness to train further.
• Flexible and adaptable with willingness to take on new tasks and hours.
• Good literacy, numeracy and IT with attention to detail.
• Ability to work in a busy environment while supporting site operations.
• Proactive approach to improvements and to travel to other sites.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate a range of mobile plant machinery in line with procedures, SOPs and risk assessments.
• Complete daily plant inspections and defect reports; report issues promptly.
• Carry out routine daily checks and basic maintenance (oil, coolant).
• Inspect tyres, tracks and battery connections; grease machinery per manufacturer guidelines.
• Refuel machinery at end of each shift and keep vehicles clean and tidy.
• Report incidents and near misses per company procedures.
• Wear and maintain company uniform and PPE at all times.
• Provide weighbridge cover when required, delivering high service standards to customers and colleagues.
• Visually inspect incoming loads to ensure permit and acceptance criteria compliance.
• Be flexible with hours, including occasional overtime, and travel to other sites as needed.

Skills

Mobile plant operation

Strong communication

Health & safety

Full UK driving licence

Education

NVQ Level 2

Job description

Grundon Sand & Gravel is seeking a motivated individual to join our aggregates team based at Kennetholme, with duties across sites as needed. You will safely operate mobile plant machinery, perform daily checks and maintenance, and assist with weighbridge coverage while upholding health, safety and environmental standards.

Reporting to the Quarry Manager, you will help ensure compliance with permits, deliver high service levels to customers, and stay flexible to support quarry operations and