Shotfirer - Explosives Operative

Job Introduction:

Are you a
Shotfirer or
Explosives Operative looking for your next permanent role? Then please read on as we may just have the role for you

At Tarmac, 'who you are' matters. We want to get to know you.

If you share our values and are proud of a job well done, collaborative in working well with others and ambitious to make things better, then have a read of what we have on offer.

We are currently looking for an experienced
Shotfirer -
Explosives Operative to join our friendly team based at our Mountsorrel Quarry, Quorn, near to Loughborough in Leicestershire.

This role is commutable from Quorn, Loughborough, Leicester, Melton Mowbray, Coalville, Shepshed, Syston, Glenfield, Ibstock, Sileby, Kegworth, Nottingham, Derby, Grantham and the surrounding areas.

Here at Tarmac, we are working hard to create a dynamic and inclusive environment and it's important that our people come from a variety of different backgrounds, therefore prior technical experience isn't always necessary for success.

Role Responsibility:

In this role you will report to the Explosives Supervisor.

Overview of the duties of a
Shotfirer -
Explosives Operative - you will be responsible for ensuring the safe and efficient supply of blasted rock to meet the Quarries production requirements.

Your role will include (not exhaustive):

• Ability to use survey equipment and computer programs to design the shot etc.
• Working predominantly outside all year round in quarry conditions
• Work with the Manager, Supervisor and Operations team with meeting daily production targets
• Follow strict SHE policies and procedures
• Ensure all associated equipment conforms with safety requirements at all times
• Health, Safety, Environmental and Quality responsibilities
• Acting on defects and implement remedial action

Please note this role is a
DAY role with OT available to meet with the site production needs

To succeed in the role of an
Shotfirer -
Explosives Operative the following is what we are looking for in a future colleague:

• NVQ / QCF and current shot firing and blast design certificates
• Evidence a previous working knowledge of blast design, shot firing operations
• Knowledge of Explosives
• Knowledge of Quarrying

Good Timekeeping

• Flexible as to the Units requirements
• Good Communication skills bringing problems to the attention of Line Management
• Full UK Driving Licence
• IT Literate

Why Us:

Along with the role of
Shotfirer -
Explosives Operative we additionally offer an extensive range of career development opportunities and industry-leading rewards, incentives and benefits:

• Bonus scheme
• Enhanced holiday entitlement
• Contributory pension scheme
• Access to the Tarmac Reward website with discounts on retailers, holidays, etc.
• Access to our Employee Assistance helpline for free and confidential advice
• Access to join our Employee Communities (employee networks) we currently have nine communities inc. (REACH) Religious, Ethnic, Cultural Heritage, LGBTQ+, Parents & Carers, Ability, Wellbeing, Female Voice, and Menopause
• Training and development opportunities

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