Quarry Operative

Heidelberg Materials Where Diversity Empowers, Individuality Inspires, and Together, We can achieve Net Carbon Zero

We are dedicated to an inclusive and respectful workplace, valuing diverse skills and backgrounds for our business success. Our culture promotes openness, transparency, and individual growth. We actively encourage diversity in the construction industry and welcome all applicants, regardless of perfect alignment with job descriptions. Elevate your life with our family-friendly policies prioritising wellbeing.

An opportunity has arisen at Heidelberg Materials Dagenham to join the team on depot days, the role will consist of operating a loading shovel, loading lorry's, trains, barges, unloading trains, operating a dumper and general housekeeping whilst working to Heidelberg Materials health safety and environmental policy's and procedure

In the execution of various Safety, Health, and Environmental (SHE) and Quality inspections, it is imperative to meticulously record your observations. This entails completing inspection checklists both prior to, during, and after operating, ensuring that any defects identified are reported and addressed appropriately. Moreover, the operation, inspection, and maintenance of static and mobile plant equipment for load and haul, processing, and materials handling must be carried out with precision and care, always prioritizing safety and efficiency. High standards of site housekeeping are to be diligently maintained, and strict adherence to all Company policies and guidelines is expected, with a special focus on health and safety, quality, and environmental procedures. Furthermore, close collaboration with fellow employees, is crucial to ensure the efficient performance of production processes.
- Correct and safe operation of mobile plant.
- Ensure Company procedures are adhered to.
- To operate static plant in a safe and efficient manner.
- To maintain plant in good order physically, in accordance with manufacturers and Heidelberg Materials recommendations.
- To complete near miss reports as required by Site Management.
- Good timekeeping.
- Keep work stations clean and tidy
- Ensure visitors sign in and direct them to their meeting and where relevant complete contractor inductions

**What’s on Offer**:
**Salary: £13.68 ph**

**Location: Dagenham**

**Hours: 39.5**

Employer of choice: Armed Forces Covenant (Silver) / Disability Confident Committed / 5% Club (Gold) / Mates in Mind / Clear Assured (Foundation) / The Mineral Products and Qualification Council (MPQC) / STEM Ambassador

Compensation Package: Bonus incentives / Generous Pension Schemes up to 15% / 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

Social Values: 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

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £13.68 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Additional leave
- Bereavement leave
- Casual dress
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Employee discount
- Enhanced maternity leave
- Enhanced paternity leave
- Free flu jabs
- Free or subsidised travel
- Free parking
- Health & wellbeing programme
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid volunteer time
- Private dental insurance
- Private medical insurance
- Referral programme
- Sick pay
- Store discount
- Unlimited paid holidays

Schedule:

- Day shift

Work Location: In person