Job Specification QUARRY operative
Mansfield Sand Company has pioneered the development and production of premium quality silica sand-based products for over 170 years. We provide a wide range of innovative products for sports, landscaping, industrial and equestrian uses. These include stadium and training ground facilities, championship golf courses and world class show jumping arenas.
Our high-quality products and solutions not only deliver the infrastructure needed to grow the UK economy today but also help to create a more sustainable built environment for the country's long-term future. We offer exciting, challenging careers that provide excellent development opportunities and an attractive remuneration and benefits package for the right calibre of person.
Due to ever increasing demands on production, an exciting opportunity has arisen for a quarry operative working a night shift at Two Oaks Quarry, Mansfield. They will specifically focus on the following:
· Operation of a front end loader and ensuring that the gravel plant feed hopper and surge pile can be fed on a night shift.
· Working closely with other quarry operatives to ensure the right materials are processed and stocked.
· Receiving calls and working closely with the site management team.
· Must be able to operate fixed plant and react to planned preventative maintenance.
· Must be able to work within a dedicated team ensuring health, safety and environment standards are always maintained.
Other desirable qualities include:
· Dozer, excavator and articulated dumper qualifications
· IOSH working safely.
We would expect the successful candidate to be experienced with front end loader operations within the extractive industry. They must be enthusiastic, self-motivated, and passionate about success with a strong emphasis towards a positive health and safety culture.
Job Type: Full time. 4 days per week, Hours are typically Monday – Thursday
Start Date: October 2025.
Contract Length: permanent
There may be scope for additional overtime, including weekends, as and when required with additional hourly rate bonuses.
Salary: £16.64 for the first 40 hours, £24.96 for overtime. – weekly paid.
All applicants will be required to provide evidence that they have the right to live and work in the UK, as per the UK Illegal Working Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006 at the interview stage. Mansfield Sand Company is an equal opportunities employer.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: £16.64-£24.96 per hour
Benefits:
* Company pension
* Cycle to work scheme
* Free flu jabs
* Free parking
* On-site parking
* Sick pay
Work Location: In person