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Quarry Operative
December 14, 2021 | Comments Off on Quarry Operative
Quarry Operatives
Cowieslinn Quarry, South East Scotland
Full-time, permanent position: competitive salary
Role overview
Breedon are currently recruiting 2 x Quarry Operatives to join our team at Cowieslinn Quarry, a hard rock quarry in the South East Scotland Region. As part of the operations team, reporting to the Quarry Manager, your role will be a practical 'hands on' position operating mobile wheeled loaders and fixed plant, mainly crushers, screens, and conveyors in a quarry environment.
You will become fully aware of the Company's Health, Safety and Environmental policies and ensure they are always adhered to. Working in this busy environment, you will be responsible for the daily inspections, maintenance and housekeeping of the mobile and fixed plant associated with your work role.
You will have a flexible, proactive, and versatile approach to work. You will ideally hold a current MPQC/CPCS skills card; however, training and development will be given to candidates who can demonstrate the necessary skills and aptitude to take on this challenging role.
This position is ideal for a highly motivated person with experience of plant operations preferably with knowledge of aggregates.
About us
Breedon is a leading constructions materials group in Great Britain and Ireland, with around 1 billion tonnes of mineral Reserves and Resources. Breedon has a strong growth strategy having significantly expanded in 2020/21 with the acquisition of the Cemex assets, delivering an additional 170 million tonnes.
The Group places the highest importance on sustained standards of excellence in all aspects of Health, Safety and Environmental management and you will be expected to contribute to the Company's zero harm culture.
We offer competitive terms and benefits associated with being an employer of choice, including pension and share save option.
Closing date for applications: 28th January 2022
By applying for this role, your details will be sent to Ortolan People, who are acting as consultants for the hiring company. Ortolan People are engaged to provide recruitment support in processing applications. We will endeavour to respond to all applicants within three working days. Occasionally for roles with a very high volume of applicants, this may not be possible.