Quarry Operative

FCC Environment; West Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave 21 days

Life insurance

On-the-job training

Refer a friend

Flexible benefits

Wellbeing support

Job summary

FCC Environment is seeking a Quarry Operative in West Yorkshire. You will support safe and efficient quarry operations, operate plant and perform routine maintenance while adhering to health, safety and environmental standards.

This full-time role includes a five-day week with one Saturday in four. We offer 21 days’ annual leave plus Bank Holidays, life insurance, on-the-job training and progression, refer a friend, flexible benefits, and wellbeing support.

Qualifications

• Experience operating plant and machinery in an industrial environment.
• Strong health and safety awareness in an operational setting.
• Ability to work effectively in a production team.
• Flexible attitude and willingness to adapt to shift patterns.

Responsibilities

• Operate fixed and mobile plant safely and efficiently.
• Carry out routine maintenance and daily checks on machinery.
• Work as part of the production team to ensure smooth quarry operations.
• Report hazards, defects, accidents or near misses.
• Ensure all work adheres to health, safety and environmental procedures.
• Complete inspection records and ensure equipment is maintained.
• Support site housekeeping and general maintenance.
• Assist with overtime and cover weekends as required.
• Follow company procedures to maintain a safe working environment.

Skills

Plant operation

Health and safety awareness

Teamwork

Flexible working

Job description

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

Quarry Operative

Hourly Rate – £15.54 per hour

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 and one Saturday in four.

Our promise to you

• 21 days’ annual leave plus Bank Holidays
• Life insurance
• On-the-job training and progression
• 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.