Quarry Operative

Heidelberg Materials UK; Mold; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Heidelberg Materials UK seeks a Quarry Operator to ensure safe and efficient operations at their Padeswood site. The role emphasizes teamwork, safety protocols, and maintaining production standards in a quarrying environment. Successful candidates will exhibit essential skills in communication and safety awareness, alongside relevant operational competencies.

Benefits

Bonus incentives

Up to 15% pension

Life assurance

27 days holiday

Flexible working arrangements

Family-friendly policies

Paid volunteering day

Support for LGBTQ+

Wellbeing initiatives

Qualifications

• Self-motivated and enthusiastic.
• Good communication and organizational skills.
• Possess heavy plant competence.

Responsibilities

• Operate plant and equipment safely following site procedures.
• Complete inspection checklists for equipment.
• Report near misses and maintain safety standards.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Teamwork

Safety Awareness

Numeracy

Literacy

Heavy Plant Competence

Job description

Heidelberg Materials: Where Diversity Empowers, Individuality Inspires, and Together, We Can Achieve Net Carbon Zero

We are dedicated to an inclusive and respectful workplace, valuing diverse skills and backgrounds for our business success. Our culture promotes openness, transparency, and individual growth. We actively encourage diversity in the construction industry and welcome all applicants, regardless of perfect alignment with job descriptions. Elevate your life with our family-friendly policies prioritising wellbeing.

Purpose of the Role

The primary responsibilities are to ensure the efficient and safe operation of the quarry daily, including the safe use of mobile plant and effective running of the static crushing plant to meet daily production demands supporting Padeswood Cement works' Raw Feed requirements.

You should be self-motivated, enthusiastic, and possess good communication and organizational skills to support other team members in this fast-moving quarrying operation.

All tasks must be undertaken in line with the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974, Quarry Regulations 1999, and company policies, with a focus on health and safety, quality, and environmental procedures. Collaboration with colleagues is essential to ensure efficient production processes.

Your duties include completing inspection checklists before, during, and after operating mobile equipment and the crushing plant, reporting defects for proper addressing. Supportive teamwork, safety awareness, and site familiarity are crucial to maintaining safety standards.

The operation, inspection, and maintenance of static and mobile plant equipment for load and haul, processing, and materials handling should always prioritize safety and efficiency.

Maintain high standards of housekeeping to ensure safe and efficient working conditions.

Key Responsibilities

• Operate plant and equipment safely according to site safety procedures (SOPs, Risk Assessments).
• Report near misses and incidents.
• Respond to and report breaches of environmental standards.
• Understand the safety and quality implications of actions taken by yourself and others.
• Assess team priorities considering changing circumstances.
• Seek advice or assistance when needed to meet objectives.
• Be a proactive team member within the quarry.
• Understand the raw material process and its safety, environmental, and quality implications.
• Demonstrate numeracy and literacy skills.
• Possess heavy plant competence.
• Assist other departments as appropriate.

What’s On Offer

Salary: Competitive Salary

Location: Padeswood

Contract: 40 hours per week

• Employer of choice: Armed Forces Covenant (Silver), Disability Confident (Committed), 5% Club (Gold), Mates in Mind, Clear Assured (Foundation), MPQC, STEM Ambassador
• Benefits include: Bonus incentives, up to 15% pension, life assurance
• Work-life balance: 27 days holiday, flexible and agile working arrangements
• Family-friendly policies: Maternity, Paternity, Parental Leave, Neonatal, Adoption
• Social values: Paid volunteering day, support for LGBTQ+, Women in Science and Engineering, Armed Forces
• Wellbeing initiatives: Employee Assistance Programme, Mental Health First Aiders, Cycle to Work, gym discounts, free eye tests, private medical discounts