Building a sustainable tomorrow
All potential candidates should read through the following details of this job with care before making an application.
BAM Ground Engineering is seeking a full-time Trainee Shotfirer to join our growing team. This is an exciting opportunity to enter the specialist field of drilling and blasting with the UKs largest drill and blast contractor.
No prior experience is required, as we will provide comprehensive, hands-on training to help you build the skills and knowledge needed to become a qualified Shotfirer.
Your work environment
Rate: £13.58 per hour
Hours: 42.5
Location: East Coast
Scotland, with travel to other location throughout UK
People are at the heart of what we do at Bam. We recognise that creating a diverse and inclusive environment that nurtures our employees and encourages them to bring their best and whole self to work is crucial. We're on an exciting journey to get us there by recruiting the very best talent to join us regardless of race, colour, religion, national or ethnic origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability or other characteristics.
Your mission
Youll receive on-the-job training to allow you to become fully competent in:
Setting out a blast area
Conducting face surveys using laser scanners or drones
Producing blast specifications before charging
Charging the blast safely and efficiently
Completing post-blast assessments and reports
All training and operations are carried out to the highest safety standards, in full compliance with the Quarries Regulations 1999.
Who are we looking for?
Were seeking a motivated individual who is eager to learn and enjoys working outdoors as part of a close-knit team.
Essential requirements:
Minimum age: 21 years old
due to regulations
Full, valid UK driving licence
Whats in it for you?
Competitive salary
21 days of annual leave, plus public holidays
2 wellbeing days per year
1 volunteering day per year
A wide range of family-friendly policies
Ongoing personal and professional development opportunities
BAM is also committed to equality of opportunity in all its employment practices, and to developing policies that support work-life balance.
Who are we?
BAM is committed to ensuring a fully inclusive recruitment and onboarding process, so if at any time you feel you may need any reasonable adjustments, do not hesitate to speak with one of our team, and we will do our best to support you.
The art of building is about building for communities; its about building for life.
Where others stop, we go further, leading the way towards a sustainable tomorrow for us and future generations. As an industry leader, we raise the bar.
Our values: sustainable, inclusive, collaborative, reliable and ownership, enable us to achieve our ambitions. Today, tomorrow and every day.
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