Quarry Operator: Hands-On Heavy Machinery Expert

Breedon Group; England; Remote; GBP 21,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

25 days annual leave

Holiday purchase scheme

Digital GP scheme

Employee volunteering

Job summary

Breedon Group is seeking a Quarry Operative at Leinthall Quarry, Herefordshire. You will assist in extraction, processing and handling of aggregates, operate heavy plant, and maintain machinery to meet production targets safely and efficiently.

This hands-on role requires teamwork, reliability and a proactive approach to safety and environmental procedures, with opportunities to develop across a busy quarry team.

Qualifications

• Experience operating plant or machinery in a quarry or industrial setting.
• Basic mechanical knowledge and ability to perform simple maintenance tasks.
• Strong understanding of health, safety and environmental procedures and compliance.
• Good communication and teamwork skills are essential.
• Willingness to work outdoors in varying weather conditions.
• Reliable, punctual and self-motivated with a flexible approach to shifts.

Responsibilities

• Operate mobile and fixed plant (dump trucks, loading shovels, crushers, screeners) safely.
• Assist in extraction, crushing, and processing of raw materials.
• Carry out routine checks, cleaning and basic maintenance on machinery.
• Load and unload materials safely for transport or processing.
• Follow daily work schedules and production instructions from supervisors.
• Conduct safety checks and report hazards, defects or incidents.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety and environmental regulations.
• Keep the quarry site clean, safe and organized.
• Assist with site inspections and audits as required.
• Work flexibly across roles and tasks as site needs.

Skills

Plant operation

Mechanical knowledge

Health & safety

Communication & teamwork

Safety-first

Outdoor work

Reliability & punctuality

Flexibility & shift adaptation

Job description

Breedon Group is seeking a Quarry Operative at Leinthall Quarry, Herefordshire. You will assist in extraction, processing and handling of aggregates, operate heavy plant, and maintain machinery to meet production targets safely and efficiently.

This hands-on role requires teamwork, reliability and a proactive approach to safety and environmental procedures, with opportunities to develop across a busy quarry team.