Trainee Quarry Worker

LNS Recruitment Limited; Thatcham; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

LNS Recruitment is seeking a motivated Trainee Quarry Worker to join our growing team. This entry role offers full training and support to start a career in quarrying, aggregates and recycling.

You will gain hands-on experience operating plant and machinery, assist with maintenance, and learn how quality recycled and primary aggregate products are produced, while following all health and safety procedures.

Qualifications

• No quarrying experience required; full training provided.
• Strong work ethic and positive attitude.
• Reliable, punctual and willing to learn.
• Comfortable outdoors in a physically demanding environment.
• Genuine interest in quarrying, engineering, plant or machinery.
• Team player and safety conscious.
• Willingness to develop new skills and progress within the business.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with maintenance of washplant equipment and mobile plant.
• Learning to safely operate quarrying and mobile plant machinery.
• Assisting with day-to-day operation of the quarry and processing plant.
• Learning about production of recycled and primary aggregate products.
• Carrying out general site duties and keeping the working environment clean and organised.
• Working alongside experienced team members to develop practical plant operation and engineering skills.
• Following all company health and safety procedures.

Job description

LNS Recruitment is looking for a motivated and hardworking Trainee Quarry Worker to join a growing team.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to start a career in the quarrying, aggregates and recycling industry. No previous quarrying experience is required, as full training and support will be provided.

You will gain valuable hands-on experience working alongside experienced operators, learning how to operate plant and machinery, assist with maintenance and understand the production of quality recycled and primary aggregate products.

The Role

• Assisting with the maintenance of washplant equipment and mobile plant.
• Learning to safely operate quarrying and mobile plant machinery.
• Assisting with the day-to-day operation of the quarry and processing plant.
• Learning about the production of recycled and primary aggregate products.
• Carrying out general site duties and keeping the working environment clean and organised.
• Working alongside experienced members of the team to develop practical plant operation and engineering skills.
• Following all company health and safety procedures.

About You

We are looking for someone who:

• Has a strong work ethic and positive attitude.
• Is reliable, punctual and willing to learn.
• Is comfortable working outdoors in a physically demanding environment.
• Has a genuine interest in quarrying, engineering, plant or machinery.
• Can work well as part of a team.
• Takes health and safety seriously.
• Has a willingness to develop new skills and progress within the business.

Previous quarrying experience is not essential - full training will be provided.

What We Offer

• Full training and ongoing support.
• Hands-on experience within the quarrying and recycling industry.
• The opportunity to learn to operate a range of plant and machinery.
• Development of practical engineering and maintenance skills.
• A supportive working environment.
• Clear opportunities for career progression as your skills and experience develop.

Why Join Us?

This is a fantastic opportunity to kick-start a career in the quarrying and aggregates industry, gaining practical skills and experience from experienced operators while working for a growing business.

If you're hardworking, keen to learn and looking for an opportunity to build a career rather than simply find a job, we'd love to hear from you.