Plant Equipment Operator
1 month ago
Colas Ltd is a prominent UK subsidiary of the global Colas Group, which operates in over 50 countries and employs more than 55,000 individuals, including over 1,500 in the UK across various locations. We specialize in highway construction and have participated in significant UK and international construction projects within the highways, airfields, and marine sectors, in addition to providing highway maintenance services and producing our own innovative surfacing products. We are proud to hold a 'Gold Investor in People' award for our commitment to the continuous development and recognition of our employees, offering excellent career opportunities.
Role OverviewCarnsew Quarry, part of the Colas Ltd Group, is a quarrying enterprise located in Cornwall. We currently have a permanent opening for a Plant Equipment Operator to join our dedicated and hardworking team. We offer a competitive salary along with excellent employee benefits, and we are committed to your training, development, and career progression.
Key ResponsibilitiesAs a Plant Equipment Operator, you will adhere to the Quarry Regulations 1999, the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974, statutory obligations, company directives, managerial guidelines, and safe working practices. Your responsibilities will include operating machinery in strict accordance with the manufacturer's guidelines and conducting daily inspections on equipment. You will be required to complete necessary documentation, assist the maintenance team, perform sentry duties during blasting operations, and participate in inductions, toolbox talks, and all relevant briefings.
Ideal Candidate ProfileTo excel in this position, you should exhibit a strong work ethic, possess effective communication skills, demonstrate flexibility and adaptability, and be capable of functioning as a valuable team member. Ideally, you will have experience in the quarrying sector and possess geotechnical awareness or have operated heavy machinery; however, full training can be provided to candidates from an industrial background who are willing to work outdoors.
Compensation and Benefits- In addition to a highly competitive salary, Colas offers a range of attractive benefits, including:
- A competitive hourly wage
- Our Colas pension scheme with combined contributions of up to 10%
- Life insurance coverage (four times basic salary)
- 21 days of annual leave plus bank holidays
- Holiday purchase and selling scheme
- Hybrid working options
- Opportunities for fully funded professional qualifications
- Ongoing training and personal/professional development
- Discounts on car leasing, holidays, cinema tickets, restaurants, and more through our online employee benefits portal
Note to Recruitment Agencies:
In accordance with our Company Policy, Colas Ltd prefers direct hiring and will contact our Preferred Suppliers List (PSL) agencies if the role is eligible for release. We do not accept speculative CVs from agencies. Any speculative CVs sent will not incur a fee.
As a company, we uphold three core values: Caring, Sharing, and Daring.
We are dedicated to Caring for our colleagues, promoting equality and diversity, and fostering a culture of fairness, transparency, and respect for all employees, clients, communities, suppliers, contractors, and other stakeholders.
We cultivate a productive environment where talents are fully utilized, and organizational goals are achieved, Sharing our knowledge and expertise with colleagues to advance and expand on new ideas, promoting trust, responsibility, and solidarity.
Our culture is founded on an innovative and pioneering mindset, Daring to embrace new ideas and approaches. We are committed to investing in our employees and encouraging their participation in innovation, striving to provide sustainable infrastructure solutions.
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