Quarry Operative

Job Overview

We are looking for an experienced Quarry Operative who is confident and competent in operating Rigid Dumper Trucks 40T, Front End Shovel Loaders and Excavators. You will be covering a minimum of 6 months due to sickness.

Our Client is a leading manufacturer and supplier of concrete and aggregate products to the construction industry

Responsibilities

• Operation of mobile plant (RDT/FEL/Excavator) safely and efficiently carrying out daily safety checks
• Operation of fixed production plant
• Dispatching and controlling the quality of product
• Maintaining a high standard of housekeeping keeping areas clean, tidy and hazard free
• Deal with all daily issues professionally and liaise with site management on a regular basis
• To carry out the daily plant inspections and where a problem exists notify management immediately
• Be responsible for the plant assets that are entrusted to you i.e. materials, plant buildings, and equipment and stores used therein and efficient employment of them.
• To contribute the effective and efficient operation of all plant operations from the primary stockpile onwards
• To react promptly and effectively to site breakdowns by liaising with maintenance and assisting where needed.
• To monitor and ensure that all production data, plant stoppages, breakdowns, and logs are documented correctly.
• To inspect, carry out and ensure that plant routines are regularly adhered to and that the cleanliness of the plant mechanism, plant area, adjacent buildings, and equipment are at all times properly and regularly inspected, cleaned in accordance with site instructions.
• To carry out other reasonable tasks within the scope of your operation and abilities as and when required.

Person Specification

• We are looking for a highly motivated General Operative with drive and enthusiasm to work as part of a team, being part of a 24 hour, 7 day a week operation.
• Excellent communication and team working skills
• Good organisational skills
• Ability to work to deadline
• Previous experience within a similar industry
• Must hold relevant mobile plant tickets

Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract

Contract length: 6 months

Pay: £25.00 per hour

Expected hours: 47.5 per week

Application question(s):

• Are you able to start immediately?

Experience:

• Quarry Operative: 2 years (required)

Licence/Certification:

• NPORS (required)
• CPCS Blue Competent Operator Card (required)

Location:

• Newton Abbot TQ12 5LL (preferred)

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 23/11/2025

Reference ID: JF/ED/AI/GOP

Expected start date: 24/10/2025