Quarry Operator — Hands-On, Safe, Career Growth

Breedon Group

North East

Hybrid

GBP 20,000 - 28,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Company Pension Scheme

Share Saver Scheme

Life Assurance Scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Employee benefits platform discounts

Career progression opportunities

Job summary

Breedon Group is seeking a reliable Quarry Operative for Raisby Quarry & Concrete Plant, Durham. You will assist in extraction, processing, and handling of aggregates, operating heavy plant and carrying out basic maintenance in a busy quarry environment.

The role emphasizes strict health, safety and environmental procedures, working outdoors in all weather with a team-focused mindset. Permanent, full-time with opportunities for development.

Qualifications

Experience operating quarry plant and heavy machinery is essential.
Basic mechanical knowledge and ability to perform simple maintenance.
Commitment to health, safety and environmental procedures.

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 and maintenance on machinery.
Load/unload materials for transport or processing as required.
Follow daily work schedules and safety regulations.

Skills

Plant operation

Mechanical maintenance

Health and safety awareness

Teamwork

Outdoor work resilience

Shift flexibility

Education

MPQC or NVQ Level 2 in Extractives Operations

Tools

CPCS/MPQC card

First Aid training

IOSH Working Safely

Job description

The role emphasizes strict health, safety and environmental procedures, working outdoors in all weather with a team-focused mindset. Permanent, full-time with opportunities for development.

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