Quarry Plant Operator – Fixed & Mobile Machinery

CMD Recruitment

Cerney Wick

On-site

GBP 29,000 - 36,000

Full time

14 days+
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Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare Cash Plan
24/7 remote GP access
Employee Assistance Programme
Wellbeing and support services

Job summary

CMD Recruitment is seeking a Quarry Operative for a permanent role in Cerney Wick, Wiltshire. The job involves safe operation of fixed and mobile plant, with maintenance support and site duties across the quarry.

The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with mobile plant in quarry or similar environments and hold current plant operator tickets. 45 hours/week, 07:00-17:00, with overtime potential and a strong emphasis on safety.

Qualifications

  • Previous experience operating mobile plant in quarry, aggregates, construction or similar environment.
  • Experience operating dumpers, loading shovels and 360 excavators.
  • Current and relevant certified plant operator tickets.
  • Strong understanding of safe working practices.
  • Hands-on, reliable and practical approach to work.

Responsibilities

  • Operate fixed and mobile plant safely and efficiently as instructed by Quarry Manager.
  • Operate mobile plant including dumpers, loading shovels and 360 excavators.
  • Carry out basic repair and maintenance work on fixed and mobile plant.
  • Complete routine checks and report faults promptly.
  • Ensure all work complies with site safety procedures.
  • Provide cover for Foreman or Weighbridge Operator when required.
  • Support wider quarry team with general site duties.
  • Work across other local quarry sites when required.

Skills

Mobile plant operation
Dumpers
Loading shovels
360 excavators
Safety practices

Education

NVQ/QCF Level 2 in Specialist Plant and Machinery Operations (SPMO)

Tools

Certified plant operator tickets

Job description

CMD Recruitment is seeking a Quarry Operative for a permanent role in Cerney Wick, Wiltshire. The job involves safe operation of fixed and mobile plant, with maintenance support and site duties across the quarry.

The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with mobile plant in quarry or similar environments and hold current plant operator tickets. 45 hours/week, 07:00-17:00, with overtime potential and a strong emphasis on safety.

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