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Quarry Operative

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Breedon Group plc

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United Kingdom , Derbyshire

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Job Description:

An exciting opportunity for a flexible, self-motivated and positive individual to work as a member of the Quarry Production team at Hope Cement Works. Shift working will be a requirement of the job role, including some weekend work.

Job Responsibility:

  • Operating to high health, safety and environmental standards
  • Loading at the face with either a wheeled loader or 360 excavator
  • Hauling materials from the quarry face to the crusher
  • Operation of the processing systems
  • First line maintenance and housekeeping duties

Requirements:

  • GCSE grade C (or equivalent) or above, Maths and English
  • Operation of wheeled loader or 360 excavator in quarry applications, ADT & rigid truck operation or processing plant experience
  • NVQ level 2 or MPQC qualified in truck, excavator and loader operations
  • Excellent safety awareness
  • Operational experience in quarrying
What we offer:
  • Life Assurance
  • 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, then increasing with service
  • Holiday Buy Scheme
  • Retirement Holiday Scheme
  • Contributory Pension Scheme
  • Free on-site Parking
  • Volunteer Scheme
  • Share Save Scheme
  • Enhanced Maternity, Adoption & Paternity Scheme
  • Health & Wellbeing Programme
  • Discount Scheme
  • Subsidised canteen and Gym on site
  • Digital GP

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
May 05, 2026

Expiration:
May 08, 2026

Employment Type:
Fulltime
Work Type:
On-site work
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