Quarry Operative

Heidelberg Materials Limited; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 15,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus incentives

Generous Pension Schemes

Life Assurance

27 days holiday

Flexible working

Holiday purchase

Sabbatical

EAP & wellbeing

Job summary

Heidelberg Materials UK, formerly Hanson UK, is seeking a Quarry Operative to operate both mobile and fixed plant at Ellistown. The role requires adherence to health and safety regulations and MQP procedures, with responsibilities including daily plant inspections and reporting defects.

The successful candidate will have GCSEs in Maths and English and relevant plant competency cards, with a willingness to learn SAP and Excel for site operations. A supportive benefits package is offered.

Qualifications

• GCSE Maths and English at Grade 4+ or equivalent.
• Good understanding of health and safety regulations.
• Relevant competency cards in loading shovel, ADT and excavator preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operate mobile and static plant as directed by leadership.
• Complete daily inspection sheets of plant conditions.
• Reload, refuel, grease and clean plant per MQP guidelines.
• Report problems or defects to the Load & Haul team.
• Maintain good housekeeping on the main processing plant.

Skills

SAP

Excel

Education

GCSE Maths & English (Grade 4+)

Tools

Loading shovel

ADT

Excavator

Job description

Quarry Operative### Quarry OperativeApply: Ellistown: Full time: Posted Today: End Date: November 27, 2026 (20 days left to apply): JR10018982Heidelberg Materials UK (formerly Hanson UK) is one of the UK’s largest suppliers of construction materials, employing over 4,000 people and operating around 300 manufacturing sites in the UK.We are committed to building a more sustainable future and recognise that a diverse workforce is vital to our growth and advancement. We aim to promote a culture that values openness, transparency and individual achievement.At the centre of our actions lies the responsibility for the environment. As the front runner on the path to carbon neutrality and circular economy in the building materials industry, we are working on sustainable building materials and solutions for the future. We enable new opportunities for our customers through digitalisation.Heidelberg Materials UK (formerly Hanson UK) is one of the UK’s largest suppliers of construction materials, employing over 4,000 people and operating around 300 manufacturing sites in the UK. We are committed to building a more sustainable future and recognise that a diverse workforce is key to our growth and development. We aim to foster a culture that values openness, transparency and individual achievement. At the centre of our actions lies the responsibility for the environment. As the front runner on the path to carbon neutrality and circular economy in the building materials industry, we are working on sustainable building materials and solutions for the future. We enable new opportunities for our customers through digitalisation.***Purpose of the role*** To be able to operate any mobile and static plant, as directed by leadership, which they are certificated in safe and proper manner. **The candidate will be flexible to operate:**WeighbridgeLorry loading pointsRail loading pointsMobile plant (can be trained).Undertake general housekeeping works as required by MQP. To undertake other duties within their scope on the main processing plant in accordance with Site Management recommendations. **Key accountabilities*** To maintain the mobile and static plant in a good order physically and with re-fueling, greasing, cleaning in accordance with the manufacturers and MQP recommendations.* To ensure all plant is operated as economically as possible.* To complete daily inspection sheets of the conditions of mobile plant.* To report problems or defects of mobile plant to the Load & Haul management team.* To complete near miss reports as required by Site Management. ***Education/Qualification*** * Minimum of a Grade 4+ equivalent to a C at GCSE in Maths and English* Good general education required as a large amount of health and safety regulations and Quarry Regulations are required to be understood and carried out.* Relevant competency cards in loading shovel, ADT and excavator (not required)* Experience in similar role (desired)* Strong IT fluency in SAP and Excel Suite. **What’s on Offer**• **Employer of choice**: Armed Forces Covenant (Silver) / Disability Confident Committed / 5% Club (Platinum) / Mates in Mind / Clear Assured (Foundation) / The Mineral Products and Qualification Council (MPQC) / STEM Ambassador • **Compensation Package**: Bonus incentives / Generous Pension Schemes / Life Assurance • **Work Life Balance**: 27 days holiday (excluding bank holidays) / Agile working / Flexible working / Holiday pu rchase / Sabbatical • **Family Friendly**: Enhanced policies such as Maternity / Paternity / Parental Leave / Neonatal / Adoption/IVF/Menopause • **Social Value**: paid Volunteering Day every year / Communities (LGBTQ+, Network of Woman, Woman in Science and Engineering (STEM), Armed Forces) • **Wellbeing**: Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) / Mental Health First Aiders / Cycle to Work / Employee Benefits portal including Gym discount / Free eye tests / Discounted Private Medical coverAt Heidelberg Materials UK (previously known as Hanson UK) we strive to create an inclusive and respectful workplace where every individual can bring their unique skills and background to contribute to the success of our business.