Quarry Operator: Heavy Machinery & Field Impact

Breedon Group; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company Pension Scheme

Annual leave + bank holidays

Job summary

Breedon Group is seeking a reliable Quarry Operative to join our quarrying team. You will help with extraction, processing, and handling of aggregates, operating heavy plant, and maintaining equipment in a busy outdoor environment.

This hands-on role is ideal for someone who enjoys practical outdoor work, working with machinery, and being part of a team focused on safety and efficiency in a quarry setting. Training and progression opportunities are available within our growing operations.

Qualifications

• Experience operating heavy plant and machinery preferred.
• Willingness to work outdoors in varying weather conditions.
• Maintain safety practices and follow procedures.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Plant operation

Health & safety awareness

Teamwork

Reliability

Outdoor work

CPCS/MPQC card

Education

NVQ Level 2 in Extractives Operations

Job description

Breedon Group is seeking a reliable Quarry Operative to join our quarrying team. You will help with extraction, processing, and handling of aggregates, operating heavy plant, and maintaining equipment in a busy outdoor environment.

This hands-on role is ideal for someone who enjoys practical outdoor work, working with machinery, and being part of a team focused on safety and efficiency in a quarry setting. Training and progression opportunities are available within our growing operations.