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Quarry Operative

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Breedon Group plc

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United Kingdom , Lisburn

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Job Description:

We are currently seeking a Quarry Operative to join our team at Temple Quarry. As a Quarry Operative, you will be primarily responsible for the safe loading of lorries and stockpile.

Job Responsibility:

  • To comply with all Company Health, Safety and Environmental procedures and policies
  • To operate and monitor equipment in a safe and efficient manner
  • To perform or assist with preventative maintenance and pre-shift inspections, repair and/ or clean equipment as required
  • Load lorries and ensure stockpiles are at the correct levels
  • To support the housekeeping of plant, equipment, and site
  • To comprehend and complete paperwork associated with this role in a timely and accurate manner
  • To undertake any other duties within the quarry reasonably requested in support of site operations

Requirements:

  • Previous knowledge and experience of working with plant and equipment in a construction environment
  • Ability to operate mobile plant
  • Ability to work in a team
  • Ability to work flexibly to meet business needs – to include early, late and weekend shifts
  • Ability to multi-task

Nice to have:

  • Knowledge and / or experience of operating within a quarry environment
  • Mechanical, hands-on background
What we offer:
  • 33 days per year (including bank holidays)
  • Company pension scheme
  • Life Assurance Scheme
  • Holiday buy scheme
  • 1 day per year to volunteer with a charity of your choice (fully paid!) and fund-matching up to £200 for charitable events
  • Make a Material Difference Awards
  • Employee Assistance Programme providing a wide range of health and wellbeing support 24/7
  • Enhanced parental leave policy
  • Option to participate in our ShareSave scheme
  • Access to our employee benefits platform, giving you discounts on a wide variety of high street shops and brands
  • Health & Wellbeing Initiatives
  • Broad learning opportunities, training, and career progression pathways

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
February 21, 2026

Expiration:
March 01, 2026

Employment Type:
Fulltime
Work Type:
On-site work
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