Trainee Quarry Operatives – Sand and Gravel

Tillicoultry Quarries Limited; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Enhanced overtime rates

Fully funded Vocational Qualification (VQ)

Company Pension

30 days annual leave

Employee Assistance Programme

Employee Discounts Platform

Career development and internal progression

Job summary

A quarry and construction company is seeking a Trainee Quarry Operative to join their Sand and Gravel Quarry in Scotland. The role requires excellent communication, teamwork skills, and a commitment to safety. Successful candidates will operate machinery, maintain quality control, and perform site maintenance. Opportunities for career development and qualifications are offered along with a competitive remuneration package, enhanced overtime rates, and employee discounts.

Qualifications

• Possession of a full driving license is required.
• Willingness to work regular overtime and adapt to flexible hours.
• Strong problem-solving skills and a practical, hands-on approach.
• Be prepared to progress and develop within our business through training and gaining qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain quarry machinery and equipment.
• Ensure quality control of materials and adherence to safety protocols.
• Load vehicles with products and maintain housekeeping standards.
• Conduct general day-to-day maintenance on site.
• General day to day maintenance on site.
• Maintain a high standard of health and safety measures on site.

Skills

Excellent communication and teamwork skills

Strong problem-solving skills

Ability to work in a fast-paced outdoor environment

Commitment to safety and health standards

Willingness to learn

Job description

Trainee Quarry Operative – Sand and Gravel

Operations, Quarrying and Production, Trainee Vacancies

Location: SCOTLAND

ARE YOU LOOKING FOR A CAREER CHANGE WITH EXCELLENT DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES?

TQ NEEDS YOU TO JOIN OUR TEAM!

THE ROLE

An excellent opportunity has arisen for a Trainee Quarry Operative based at our Sand & Gravel Quarry in Loanleven, (PH1 3NF). 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 Sand & Gravel quarries supply sand and gravel internally for the production of asphalt and concrete mixes as well as externally to the construction market.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Operate and maintain quarry machinery and equipment.
• Ensure quality control of materials and adherence to safety protocols.
• Load customer and internal vehicles with product.
• Maintaining a high level of housekeeping standards.
• General day to day maintenance on site.
• Maintaining a high standard of health and safety measures on site.

WHAT DO WE NEED FROM YOU

• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Commitment to safety health and environmental standards.
• 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 has a flexible approach to working hours.
• Be in possession of a full driving license.

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

THIS IS AN EXCITING OPPORTUNITY TO FULFILL A KEY ROLE WITHIN A FAST GROWING AND SUCCESSFUL BUSINESS!

WE OFFER A COMPETITIVE REMUNERATION PACKAGE AND FANTASTIC OPPORTUNITIES FOR DEVELOPMENT AND CAREER PROGRESSION.

WORKING TOWARDS A DIVERSE WORKFORCE AND EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES