Quarry Operative

FCC Environment Group; Knottingley; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

21 days’ annual leave + Bank Holidays

Pension scheme

Life insurance

On-the-job training and progression

Recognition scheme

Refer a friend

Flexible benefits

Job summary

FCC Environment is seeking a Quarry Operative at Darrington Quarry to support safe and efficient operation of plants, carrying out routine maintenance and daily checks. You will work as part of a production team, ensuring compliance with health, safety and environmental standards while contributing to a safe working environment.

The role is full-time, five days per week, with an hourly rate of £15.54 and 47.75 hours per week, located at Darrington Quarry, WF11 0AH.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a quarry or similar environment.
• Experience operating plant and machinery such as loading shovels or other mobile plant.
• Good understanding of health and safety in an operational environment.
• Proactive and positive approach to work.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Flexible attitude with willingness to adapt to changing priorities.
• Strong awareness of safe working practices.

Responsibilities

• Operating fixed and mobile plant safely and efficiently.
• Carrying out routine maintenance and daily checks on machinery.
• Working as part of the production team to ensure smooth quarry operations.
• Reporting hazards, defects, accidents or near misses.
• Ensuring all work complies with health, safety and environmental procedures.
• Completing inspection records and ensuring equipment is maintained correctly.
• Supporting site housekeeping, including clean-up and general maintenance.
• Assisting with overtime and cover, including weekends.
• Following company procedures and contributing to a safe working environment.

Skills

Experience in quarry environment

Plant and machinery operation

Health and safety awareness

Teamwork

Proactive attitude

Flexibility

Job description

Are you looking for the right role for you? Then look no further...

Quarry Operative

Hourly Rate – £15.54 per hour

Hours – 47.75 hours per week

Location & Postcode – Darrington Quarry, WF11 0AH

As a Quarry Operative at FCC Environment, you will support the safe and efficient operation of the quarry, ensuring that plant and equipment are operated and maintained correctly. You will be working as part of a production team to help deliver site operations in line with health, safety and environmental standards.

This vacancy is for a full-time position, working five days per week.

Our promise to you

• Competitive salary
• 21 days’ annual leave plus Bank Holidays
• Pension scheme
• Life insurance
• On-the-job training and progression
• Recognition scheme
• Refer a friend
• Flexible benefits, including high street savings, cycle to work scheme, Gymflex membership, and many more (where applicable)
• Access to an Employee Assistance Programme and the Best Doctors Service via our Wellbeing Platform

What will you be doing?

• Operating fixed and mobile plant safely and efficiently
• Carrying out routine maintenance and daily checks on machinery
• Working as part of the production team to ensure smooth quarry operations
• Reporting any hazards, defects, accidents or near misses
• Ensuring all work is carried out in line with health, safety and environmental procedures
• Completing inspection records and ensuring equipment is maintained correctly
• Supporting site housekeeping, including clean-up and general maintenance
• Assisting with overtime and covering where required, including weekends
• Following company procedures and contributing to a safe working environment

What are we looking for?

• Previous experience in a quarry or similar environment
• Experience operating plant and machinery such as loading shovels or other mobile plant
• A good understanding of health and safety in an operational environment
• A proactive and positive approach to work
• The ability to work effectively as part of a team
• Flexible attitude with willingness to adapt to changing priorities
• Strong awareness of safe working practices

About us

We are FCC Environment, one of the UK’s leading waste and resource management companies. Our goal is to minimise the amount of waste that ends up in landfill by transforming it into valuable resources wherever possible.

Operating over 200 facilities across the UK and employing around 4,200 people, we’re on the frontline of tackling climate change. We need ambitious, innovative professionals like you to help us shape a sustainable future.

FCC Environment is an equal opportunities employer. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.