Quarry Operative

Application Deadline: 8 August 2025

Department: Operations and Maintenance

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Willington Quarry, Bedfordshire

Description

Are you someone looking for a new challenge? If so and you're interested in operating mobile plant machinery and have a desire to progress into quarry management, we believe we have the perfect opportunity for you.

Working for the largest independent construction materials business in the UK and Ireland, you'll be provided with real, practical experience and mentoring by industry experts, plus full training in variety of mobile plant machinery.

Key Responsibilities

Primarily you will be operating a Loading Shovel with the opportunity to turn your hand to operating other mobile plant and working in a 'hands on' position supporting the Quarry Manager in efficiently managing a sand Quarry alongside a close-knit group of colleagues. You'll be an ideal fit for this position if you have a great sense of humour and don't mind getting your hands dirty!

Skills, Knowledge & Expertise

• A full UK Driving Licence - owing to the location of the quarry you will need to be able to drive your own vehicle or otherwise be able to reliably get yourself to work on time
• A genuine interest in the construction materials industry, specifically an interest in driving heavy mobile plant machinery
• It would be preferable if you have experience operating a Wheeled Loading Shovel
• Access to our employee benefits platform, giving you discounts on a wide variety of high street shops and brands
• Broad learning opportunities and career progression pathways

Job Benefits

• Company Pension Scheme
• 25 days annual leave, plus bank holidays on top
• Share Saver Scheme
• Company Life Assurance Scheme
• Access to our employee benefits platform, giving you discounts on a wide variety of high street shops and brands
• Broad learning opportunities and career progression pathways