Quarry Operative bei Heidelberg Materials

Join MQP as a Quarry Operative – Where Your Skills Shape the Future! 

Location: Ellistown, Coalville
Salary: £15.46 per hour + Overtime
Hours: 40 per week
Contract Type: Full-time, Permanent

Purpose of the Role

Are you ready to get hands-on and make a real impact? As a Quarry Operative, you’ll be at the heart of our operations—safely and efficiently running mobile and static plant machinery, keeping our site in top shape, and supporting the processing plant.

Key Responsibilities

• Operate mobile/static plant machinery (loading shovel, ADT, excavator) safely and efficiently

• Maintain equipment through refueling, greasing, and cleaning

• Complete daily inspection sheets and report defects

• Support site housekeeping and general duties

• Submit near miss reports to help us improve safety

What We’re Looking For

• GCSE Grade 4+ (C or above) in Maths & English

• Strong understanding of health & safety and quarry regulations

• Competency cards in loading shovel, ADT, and excavator (required)

• Previous experience in a similar role (desired)

What’s in It for You?

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive hourly rate + overtime

• Bonus incentives

• Generous pension schemes

• Life assurance

Work-Life Balance

• 27 days holiday + bank holidays

• Agile & flexible working options

• Holiday purchase scheme

• Sabbatical opportunities

Family-Friendly Policies

• Enhanced maternity, paternity, parental, neonatal, adoption, IVF & menopause support

Wellbeing & Social Value

• Paid volunteering day

• Mental Health First Aiders

• Cycle to Work scheme

• Free eye tests & discounted private medical cover

• Inclusive communities: LGBTQ+, Women in STEM, Armed Forces, and more

Proud to Be Recognised

• Armed Forces Covenant (Silver)

• Disability Confident Committed

• 5% Club (Platinum)

• Mates in Mind

• Clear Assured (Foundation)

• MPQC & STEM Ambassador

Ready to Dig In?

If you're safety-conscious, mechanically minded, and thrive in a hands-on environment, we want to hear from you!

Apply now and build your future with MQP.