Quarry Operative

FCC Environment; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading waste and resource management company in the UK is seeking a Quarry Operative to operate plant and machinery while ensuring safety and efficiency. This full-time position offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits, including annual leave, pension, and professional growth opportunities. Candidates should have relevant quarrying experience and a positive attitude towards teamwork and safety. Join us to make a difference in resource management and sustainability.

Benefits

Competitive salary

21 days’ annual leave plus Bank Holidays

Pension scheme

Life insurance

On-the-job training and progression

Employee Assistance Programme

Flexible benefits

Qualifications

• Experience operating plant and machinery in the quarrying industry.
• Knowledge of quarry plant operation and maintenance.
• Strong drive, resilience, and capacity to collaborate.

Responsibilities

• Provide safe operation and maintenance of quarry plant.
• Perform daily inspections and routine maintenance.
• Report hazards and participate in safety initiatives.
• Support site clean-up and preventative maintenance.

Skills

Relevant experience in quarrying

Operation and maintenance of quarry plant

Positive and flexible attitude

Ability to work as part of a team

Job description

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

Quarry Operative

Hourly Rate: £15.03 per hour
Hours: Full-time, 7 am to 5 pm, five days a week, plus a Saturday morning once per month
Location & Postcode: This role is primarily based at our main site, Darrington Quarry (WF11 0AH), with occasional travel to nearby locations, including Jackdaw Crag and Barnsdale Bar Quarries, as business needs require.

As a Quarry Operative at FCC Environment, you will:

• Provide safe operation and routine maintenance of fixed and mobile plant and carry out any other duties as directed by the Quarry Manager. You will be expected to work as part of the production team to operate the quarry efficiently and safely, in accordance with company policies and procedures.

This vacancy is for a full-time position, working 5 days per week, plus a Saturday morning once per month.

Our promise to you

• Competitive salary
• 21 days’ annual leave (full-time working) 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 more (where applicable)
• Access to an Employee Assistance Programme and the Best Doctors Service via our Wellbeing Platform

What will you be doing?

• Operate quarry plant and machinery safely and efficiently
• Perform daily inspections, routine maintenance, and complete records
• Report accidents, hazards, and near misses to the manager
• Participate in Health and Safety and Environmental Management initiatives
• Work in accordance with staff rosters, providing cover for absences and overtime as required
• Ensure all tools, equipment, and PPE are used and stored correctly
• Support site clean-up and preventative maintenance as needed

What are we looking for?

• Experience: Relevant experience in the quarrying industry, ideally operating plant and machinery such as loading shovels and other mobile plant
• Knowledge: Operation and maintenance of quarry plant; completion of all required training
• Attributes: Positive, enthusiastic, and flexible attitude; strong drive and resilience; proven ability to work as part of a team; ability to collaborate at all levels and add value to decision-making; able to re-evaluate priorities and respond positively to change

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.

Equal Opportunities

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

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