Quarry Plant Operator — Hands-on, Safety‑First Role

Heidelberg Materials Limited; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 27,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Training & development

Career progression

Job summary

Heidelberg Materials Limited in the Builth Wells area is hiring a Quarry Operative to join a team keeping essential materials moving across the UK. You will operate mobile and static plant safely, perform routine maintenance and support the processing plant to meet production targets.

We value safety, teamwork and a proactive approach, and offer training opportunities, competitive pay and a long-term career path within a global organisation.

Qualifications

• Experience operating mobile plant in quarry, construction, industrial or similar environment.
• Strong commitment to health, safety and environmental standards.
• Willingness to undertake training and gain additional plant operation competencies.

Responsibilities

• Operating mobile and static plant safely and efficiently in line with company procedures and training.
• Carrying out routine plant maintenance, including refuelling, greasing and cleaning.
• Supporting the operation of the main processing plant and associated equipment.
• Completing daily plant inspections and reporting any defects or issues.
• Ensuring equipment is maintained in good working order and operated economically.
• Reporting faults, defects and operational concerns to the General Foreman.
• Contributing to a positive safety culture by identifying and reporting near misses.
• Assisting with general site housekeeping and maintenance activities.
• Supporting colleagues across the site as required to achieve operational objectives.

Skills

Health & safety

Plant operation experience

Communication skills

Teamwork

Flexibility

Willingness to learn

Job description

Heidelberg Materials Limited in the Builth Wells area is hiring a Quarry Operative to join a team keeping essential materials moving across the UK. You will operate mobile and static plant safely, perform routine maintenance and support the processing plant to meet production targets.

We value safety, teamwork and a proactive approach, and offer training opportunities, competitive pay and a long-term career path within a global organisation.