Heidelberg Materials
construction materials
MobilePlantOperator
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“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.
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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