Trainee Quarry Operative – Hard Rock

Tillicoultry Quarries Limited; Hillend; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Enhanced overtime rates

Fully funded vocational qualifications

Company Pension

30 days annual leave

Employee Assistance Programme

Employee Discounts Platform

Career development and internal progression

Job summary

A leading quarrying company in Scotland seeks a Trainee Quarry Operative for their Hard Rock Quarry in Hillend. The role involves maintaining safety standards and assisting with day-to-day operations of the site. Ideal candidates should have excellent teamwork skills, a commitment to safety, and a willingness to evolve through training. The company values career development and offers benefits such as enhanced overtime rates, annual leave, and a company pension.

Qualifications

• Full driving license required.
• Willingness to work in a fast-paced outdoor environment.
• Prepared to progress and develop through training.

Responsibilities

• Maintain health and safety measures on site.
• Assist team with crushing and screening plants.
• Maintain housekeeping standards.
• Perform general maintenance on site.

Skills

Excellent communication and teamwork skills

Strong problem-solving skills

Commitment to safety, health and environmental standards

Job description

Operations, Quarrying and Production, Trainee Vacancies

Location: SCOTLAND

THE ROLE

An excellent opportunity has arisen for a Trainee Quarry Operative based at our Hard Rock Quarry in Hillend (ML6 8NY). The successful candidates should be customer focused, reliable, well organised and be able to work well as part of a team in a busy site environment.

Our hard rock units supply all our asphalt plants and concrete plants making us self‑sufficient for feed material. We also supply both deliveries and uplifts of single size aggregate, fill materials and washed/recycled material. We pride ourselves on both service and quality.

WHY JOIN OUR TEAM?

We invest in our people and offer excellent training and career development opportunities. Our culture has grown from family values and we are proud to have a committed and passionate team.

We will provide you with an opportunity to gain vocational qualifications within 12 months of starting employment with us!

We also offer job security and regular overtime paid at an enhanced rate.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Maintaining a high standard of health and safety measures on site.
• Assist current team with day to day running of crushing & screening plants.
• Maintaining a high level of housekeeping standards.
• General day to day maintenance on site.

WHAT DO WE NEED FROM YOU

• Commitment to safety, health and environmental standards.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Strong problem‑solving skills and a practical, hands‑on approach.
• Be prepared to progress and develop within our business through training and gaining qualifications.
• A willingness to work in a fast‑paced outdoor environment.
• Willingness to work regular overtime to meet the needs of the business, and a flexible approach to working hours.
• Be in possession of a full driving licence.

WHAT WE WILL GIVE YOU IN RETURN

• Enhanced overtime rates
• Fully funded VQ
• Company Pension
• 30 days annual leave per year
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Employee Discounts Platform
• Career development and internal progression

WORKING TOWARDS A DIVERSE WORKFORCE AND EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES