Heidelberg Materials

construction materials

MobilePlantOperator

Barton-Under-Needwood, United Kingdom FULL TIME
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

Neural analysis suggests this role is
optimal for Mid+ candidates.

The Brief

“Mobile Plant Operator at Heidelberg Materials. Skills: Mobile Plant Operator, hydraulic excavators, safe working practices within a quarry, maintenance requirements for heavy plant machinery, Health & Safety regulations, Quarry Regulations 1999. operating hydraulic excavators to extract sand and gravel. loading materials into dumper trucks”

What You'll Achieve.

ensuring safe, efficient production; maintaining high standards of equipment operation and health & safety compliance

Industry & Context.

construction materials

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Proven experience operating mobile plant machinery, particularly hydraulic excavators, understanding of safe working practices within a quarry or similar environment, Ability to work independently and as part of a team, Reliable, safety-conscious, and able to follow instructions effectively, Good awareness of maintenance requirements for heavy plant machinery, GCSE grade 4 (or equivalent) in Maths and English, EPIC certification for operating mobile plant equipment, NVQ Level 2 in Mobile Plant Operations (or willingness to achieve following EPIC completion), Solid understanding of Health & Safety regulations and Quarry Regulations

Nice to Have

NVQ Level 2 in Mobile Plant Operations (or willingness to achieve following EPIC completion)

What You'll Do.

operating hydraulic excavators to extract sand and gravel

loading materials into dumper trucks

supporting operations across the site

maintaining high standards of equipment operation and health & safety compliance

Operate other mobile plant machinery as required

Carry out routine maintenance and inspections on mobile plant equipment

Assist with tasks within the main processing plant

Follow all site-specific procedures and operational instructions

Adhere strictly to Health & Safety policies and procedures at all times

Comply with the Quarry Regulations 1999

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Full Job Description

Heidelberg Materials UK (formerly Hanson UK) is one of the UK’s largest suppliers of construction materials, employing over 4,000 people and operating around 300 manufacturing sites in the UK. We are committed to building a more sustainable future and recognise that a diverse workforce is vital to our growth and advancement. We aim to promote a culture that values openness, transparency and individual achievement. At the centre of our actions lies the responsibility for the environment. As the front runner on the path to carbon neutrality and circular economy in the building materials industry, we are working on sustainable building materials and solutions for the future. We enable new opportunities for our customers through digitalisation. Heidelberg Materials UK (formerly Hanson UK) is one of the UK’s largest suppliers of construction materials, employing over 4,000 people and operating around 300 manufacturing sites in the UK. We are committed to building a more sustainable future and recognise that a diverse workforce is key to our growth and development. We aim to foster a culture that values openness, transparency and individual achievement. At the centre of our actions lies the responsibility for the environment. As the front runner on the path to carbon neutrality and circular economy in the building materials industry, we are working on sustainable building materials and solutions for the future. We enable new opportunities for our customers through digitalisation. **Mobile Plant Operator** **Location:** Barton Under-needwood **Salary:** Competitive **About the Role** We are looking for a skilled **Mobile Plant Operator** to join our team. This role is primarily responsible for operating hydraulic excavators to extract sand and gravel, loading materials into dumper trucks, and supporting operations across the site. The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring safe, efficient production while maintaining high standards of equipment operation and

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