Excavator/digger Driver

5 months ago


Belfast, United Kingdom Breedon Group plc Full time

**Description**:
Location: Based in the Greater Belfast with travel throughout NI (or as required)

Working at Breedon isn’t just a job; it’s a career. A market leader with a family-run feel, we’re a business that cares not just about quality of workmanship but about our team spirit and standout opportunities for learning and progression.

Avoid the frustrations of endless red tape and broken lines of communication. At Breedon, strategic and practical decisions can be made and acted on quickly. Here, you can crack on with your job and make things happen, and we have your back when you need it.

You will operate and maintain plant effectively and efficiently and execute duties related to site activities.

You’ll relish using your initiative to plan and problem-solve. In this job, people aren’t hanging around in the evenings working late; you’re a morning person who perfects planning and loves getting things done.

**Interested in ?**:

- The stability and security of a market-leading PLC, but the culture of a family-run business
- Joining the UK’s largest independent construction materials group
- Standout benefits inclusive of an enhanced pension, and employee support
- Standout employee support - courses, professional development, career progression

**Do you offer ?**:

- Experience operating 360° Track and Rubber Tyre Excavators
- Knowledge of relevant machinery and basic maintenance and servicing.
- Understanding of the principles and methods of driving heavy laden vehicles.
- Previous experience of street works, working in the vicinity of existing services, installing drainage and slinging would be advantageous.
- Available to work flexible hours if required (including evenings and weekends).
- A willingness to help other teams throughout the business across a range of activities.

From hands-on training to annual performance reviews, there is huge potential for you to learn quickly in a fast-moving environment. The future is yours to create. Having pooled resources and amalgamated businesses in recent years, further expansion and career opportunities are ahead.

**What you can expect from us**:

- 33 days’ annual leave (inclusive of bank holidays)
- A tailored, competitive salary
- Company pension scheme
- Life Assurance 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.
- Broad learning opportunities, training, and career progression pathways.

Breedon Group is an equal opportunity and inclusive employer

**About Breedon Group plc**:
Breedon is a leading vertically-integrated construction materials group in Great Britain and Ireland.


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