Quarry Operative

THE HILLS GROUP; Padworth; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare Cash Plan - dental, optical

Award-Winning Online Wellbeing Hub

24/7 Support When You Need It

Family-Friendly Benefits

Generous Holiday Allowance

Good attendance credits

Cycle-to-Work Scheme

Exclusive Discounts

Grow Your Career

Paid volunteering days

Job summary

The Hills Group is seeking a Quarry Operative to join our Mortimer, Hampshire team. You will operate quarry plant safely, assist with maintenance, and cover key site roles, supporting the production of sand and aggregates across Wiltshire and surrounding counties.

This full-time, permanent role offers a competitive salary and a generous benefits package, with opportunities for development and training within a long-established, family-owned business founded in 1900.

Qualifications

• Operate quarry plant and machinery safely and efficiently to support production of aggregates.
• Assist with maintenance and upkeep of fixed and mobile plant, reporting issues to minimise downtime.
• Step into key site support roles, including Foreman and Weighbridge Operator cover.
• Previous experience using mobile plant including dumpers, loading shovel, and 360 excavators with certified tickets.
• Desirable: NVQ/QCF Level 2 (SPMO).
• Desirable: Mechanical knowledge of mobile plant.
• Desirable: Awareness of the Quarry Regulations 1999.

Responsibilities

• Operate quarry plant and machinery safely and efficiently, supporting the day-to-day production of high-quality sand and stone aggregates.
• Assist with the maintenance and upkeep of fixed and mobile plant, identifying and reporting any issues to minimise downtime.
• Step into key site support roles, including Foreman and Weighbridge Operator cover, offering variety and development opportunities within the team.

Skills

Mechanical knowledge of mobile plant

Experience with mobile plant (dumper,

Education

NVQ/QCF Level 2 (SPMO)

Job description

As our Quarry Operative, you'll be responsible for the safe and efficient operation of mobile plant machinery, carrying out basic maintenance checks, and supporting quarry operations. The role may also involve working at other company sites when required, providing variety and development opportunities across the business.

What you will be doing:

• Operate quarry plant and machinery safely and efficiently, supporting the day-to-day production of high-quality sand and stone aggregates.
• Assist with the maintenance and upkeep of fixed and mobile plant, identifying and reporting any issues to minimise downtime.
• Step into key site support roles, including Foreman and Weighbridge Operator cover, offering variety and development opportunities within the team.
• Previous experience using mobile plant including dumpers, loading shovel, and 360 excavators in a similar environment, holding certified tickets.

Desirable:

• NVQ/QCF Level 2 (SPMO).
• Mechanical knowledge of mobile plant.
• Awareness of the Quarry Regulations 1999.

Across Wiltshire and surrounding counties, The Hills Group of companies manages and recycles waste, produces essential construction materials through quarrying and ready mixed concrete, and builds award-winning homes in sought after locations.

Established in 1900 and family-owned, The Hills Group has evolved over the past four generations into a multi-million pound business, harnessing the latest technologies, pioneering major infrastructure projects, and employing over 600 people.

Whether extracting minerals, managing and recycling waste or building new homes, the same qualities of energy, enterprise, affability and confidence with which Hills was founded, still characterise the Hills business today.

Hills is committed to providing an equitable workplace for all. We aim to ensure our workplaces are free from discrimination, and that our current and future colleagues are treated fairly and with dignity and respect. Please feel free to contact us directly should you wish to discuss how we can ensure a positive experience for you.

We are looking for a Quarry Operative to join our team in Mortimer, Hampshire. This is a full-time, permanent role with a competitive salary and a fantastic benefits package., Healthcare Cash Plan - dental, optical, physiotherapy, prescriptions + free 24/7 remote GP for you and your family.

• Award-Winning Online Wellbeing Hub - expert resources to support your mental, physical, and financial wellbeing.
• 24/7 Support When You Need It - confidential employee assistance programme helpline (managed by an external provider) and up to 6 free counselling sessions every year.
• Family-Friendly Benefits - enhanced maternity and paternity policies, plus life assurance for peace of mind.
• Generous Holiday Allowance - 21 days (rising to 28) with the flexibility to buy or sell days - All manageable via our employee self-service mobile app.
• Good attendance credits - earn good attendance credits which can be traded in for more holiday days.
• Cycle-to-Work Scheme - save money, stay fit, go green.
• Exclusive Discounts - big savings on shopping, dining, gyms, travel, and entertainment.
• Grow Your Career - access to ongoing training and development via our "Learning For All" platform.
• Make a Difference - up to 2 paid volunteering days each year for causes you care about.