Quarry Operative

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.

Purpose of the role

To be able to operate any mobile and static plant, as directed by Site Management, to which they are certificated in a safe and proper manner.

To undertake general housekeeping works as required by MQP.

To undertake other duties within their scope on the main processing plant in accordance with Site Management recommendations.

Key accountabilities

• To maintain the mobile and static plant in good order physically and with re-fueling, greasing, cleaning in accordance with the manufacturers and MQP recommendations.
• To ensure all plant is operated as economically as possible.
• To complete daily inspection sheets of the conditions of mobile plant.
• To report problems or defects of mobile plant to the Load & Haul management team.
• To complete near miss reports as required by Site Management.

• Minimum of a Grade 4+ equivalent to a C at GCSE in Maths and English.
• Good general education required as a large amount of health and safety regulations and Quarry Regulations are required to be understood and carried out.
• Relevant competency cards in loading shovel, ADT and excavator (required).
• Experience in a similar role (desired).

• Employer of choice: Armed Forces Covenant (Silver) / Disability Confident Committed / 5% Club (Platinum) / Mates in Mind / Clear Assured (Foundation) / The Mineral Products and Qualification Council (MPQC) / STEM Ambassador.
• Compensation Package: Bonus incentives / Generous Pension Schemes / Life Assurance.
• Work Life Balance: 27 days holiday (excluding bank holidays) / Agile working / Flexible working / Holiday purchase / Sabbatical.
• Family Friendly: Enhanced policies such as Maternity / Paternity / Parental Leave / Neonatal / Adoption/IVF/Menopause.
• Social Value: paid Volunteering Day every year / Communities (LGBTQ+, Network of Woman, Woman in Science and Engineering (STEM), Armed Forces).
• Wellbeing: Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) / Mental Health First Aiders / Cycle to Work / Employee Benefits portal including Gym discount / Free eye tests / Discounted Private Medical cover.