Quarry Operative: Heavy Plant Operator & Teamwork

Breedon Group Plc; Cheltenham; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Breedon Group plc, a leading construction materials company, seeks a Quarry Operative to join the Naunton site. In this hands-on role you’ll assist in extraction, processing and handling of aggregates, operating heavy plant, and performing routine maintenance to meet production targets safely.

You’ll work as part of a team in a busy quarry environment, following health, safety and environmental procedures and contributing to a culture of safety, reliability and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Experience operating heavy plant and equipment (dump trucks, loading shovels, crushers).
• Willing to work outdoors in all weather conditions.
• Previous quarrying or heavy industrial experience.
• CPCS/MPQC card advantageous.
• Commitment to health, safety and environment.

Responsibilities

• Operate mobile and fixed plant safely and efficiently.
• Assist in extraction, crushing, and processing of raw materials.
• Carry out routine checks and basic maintenance on machinery.
• Load and unload materials for transport or processing.
• Follow daily work schedules and production instructions.
• Conduct regular safety checks and report hazards.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety and environmental regulations.
• Keep quarry site clean, safe and organized.
• Support site inspections and audits as required.
• Be flexible across different roles and tasks as site needs.

Skills

Plant operation experience

Safety awareness

Teamwork

Outdoors work readiness

Reliability and punctuality

Education

MPQC or NVQ Level 2 in Extractives Operations

First Aid or IOSH Working Safely training

Job description

Breedon Group plc, a leading construction materials company, seeks a Quarry Operative to join the Naunton site. In this hands-on role you’ll assist in extraction, processing and handling of aggregates, operating heavy plant, and performing routine maintenance to meet production targets safely.

You’ll work as part of a team in a busy quarry environment, following health, safety and environmental procedures and contributing to a culture of safety, reliability and continuous improvement.