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Quarry Operative
February 14, 2022 | Comments Off on Quarry Operative
Quarry Operative
Minffordd Quarry, Porthmadog
Full-time, permanent position: competitive salary, pension and life assurance
Role overview
Breedon have an exciting opportunity for a Quarry Operative in a control room environment to join our team at Minffordd Quarry near Porthmadog, North Wales.
Your key responsibilities will be to operate and cover for the asphalt batching plant, crushing plant, and weighbridge and ensure this is done in accordance with our safety, environmental and quality procedures. You will also conduct administration tasks, including using IT systems in order to efficiently operate the site.
You will also have the opportunity to assist with the day-to-day operations on site, including:
- Maintenance and operations of the asphalt plant
- Promoting the company's safety culture through example
- Operate systems in accordance with procedures
We would like to hear from you if you are keen to make a positive difference to our business and the service received by customers. A commitment to achieving world class safety standards, strong communication skills and the ability to work well with our drivers and other colleagues are all important. It would be an advantage if you have worked in a similar role before and have a good understanding of general plant maintenance, and relevant qualifications such as Loading Shovel.
You will hold a current driving licence, be flexible and adaptable in your approach to work and be able to remain calm under pressure.
About us
Breedon is a leading construction materials group in Great Britain and Ireland. We produce cement, aggregates, asphalt, ready-mixed concrete, Welsh slate and specialist concrete and clay products, and offer a range of contracting services.
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.
A competitive remuneration package will be offered including pension and life assurance.
Closing date for applications: 28th February 2022
By applying for this role, your details will be sent to Ortolan People, who 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.