Heidelberg Materials
construction materials
QuarryOperative
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“Quarry Operative at Heidelberg Materials. Skills: safe, efficient and high‑quality operations, operate mobile and static plant safely and professionally, carrying out maintenance duties, supporting the main processing plant. Operate mobile and static plant safely, efficiently and only within your current certification. Carry out routine maintenance including refuelling, greasing and cleaning in line with manufacturer guidelines and company standards”
What You'll Achieve.
smooth running of our quarry operations; safe, efficient and high‑quality operations
Industry & Context.
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Minimum Grade 4/C or equivalent in GCSE Maths and English, general education to understand and comply with extensive Health & Safety and Quarry Regulations, EPIC certification for mobile plant operation (or willingness to achieve this), NVQ Level 2 in Mobile Plant Operations (required after EPIC certification)
What You'll Do.
Operate mobile and static plant safely
efficiently and only within your current certification
Carry out routine maintenance including refuelling
greasing and cleaning in line with manufacturer guidelines and company standards
Ensure all plant is operated in the most economical manner
Complete daily inspections of mobile plant and maintain accurate records
Report any plant defects or issues promptly to the General Foreman
Submit near‑miss reports and support a safety culture on site
Undertake additional duties within the scope of the role as reasonably required
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
communication and teamwork skills; supportive team environment
Communication Scope
communication and teamwork skills
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 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. **Quarry Operative** **Join Heidelberg Materials and build a career with a global leader in construction materials.** We’re looking for a dedicated Quarry Operative to support safe, efficient and high‑quality operations across our site. If you’re hands‑on, safety‑focused and ready to contribute to an essential industry, we’d love to hear from you. **Purpose of the Role** As a Quarry Operative, you will play a key part in the smooth running of our quarry operations. You will operate both mobile and static plant safely and professionally, carrying out maintenance duties and supporting the main processing plant as directed by Site Management. **Key Responsibilities** * Operate mobile and static plant safely, efficiently and only within your current certification. * Carry out routine maintenance including refuelling, greasing and cleaning in line with manufacturer guidelines and company standards. * Ensure all plant is operated in the most economical manner. * Complete daily inspections of mobile plant and maintain accurate records. * Report any plant defects or issues promptly to the General Foreman. * Submit near‑miss reports and support a strong safety culture on site. * Undertake additional duties within the scope of the role as rea
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