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Quarry Operative
Hourly Rate: £15.03 per hour
Hours: Full-time, 7 am to 5 pm, five days a week, plus a Saturday morning once per month
Location & Postcode: This role is primarily based at our main site, Darrington Quarry (WF11 0AH), with occasional travel to nearby locations, including Jackdaw Crag and Barnsdale Bar Quarries, as business needs require.
As a Quarry Operative at FCC Environment, you will:
Provide safe operation and routine maintenance of fixed and mobile plant and carry out any other duties as directed by the Quarry Manager. You will be expected to work as part of the production team to operate the quarry efficiently and safely, in accordance with company policies and procedures.
This vacancy is for a full-time position, working 5 days per week, plus a Saturday morning once per month.
Our promise to you
- Competitive salary
- 21 days’ annual leave (full-time working) plus Bank Holidays
- Pension scheme
- Life insurance
- On the job training and progression
- Recognition scheme
- Refer a friend
- Flexible benefits including high street savings, cycle to work scheme, Gymflex membership, and more (where applicable)
- Access to an Employee Assistance Programme and the Best Doctors Service via our Wellbeing Platform
What will you be doing?
- Operate quarry plant and machinery safely and efficiently
- Perform daily inspections, routine maintenance, and complete records
- Report accidents, hazards, and near misses to the manager
- Participate in Health and Safety and Environmental Management initiatives
- Work in accordance with staff rosters, providing cover for absences and overtime as required
- Ensure all tools, equipment, and PPE are used and stored correctly
- Support site clean-up and preventative maintenance as needed
What are we looking for?
- Experience: Relevant experience in the quarrying industry, ideally operating plant and machinery such as loading shovels and other mobile plant
- Knowledge: Operation and maintenance of quarry plant; completion of all required training
- Attributes: Positive, enthusiastic, and flexible attitude; strong drive and resilience; proven ability to work as part of a team; ability to collaborate at all levels and add value to decision-making; able to re-evaluate priorities and respond positively to change
About Us
We are FCC Environment, one of the UK’s leading waste and resource management companies. Our goal is to minimise the amount of waste that ends up in landfill by transforming it into valuable resources wherever possible.
Operating over 200 facilities across the UK, and employing around 4,200 people, we’re on the frontline of tackling climate change. We need ambitious, innovative professionals like you to help us shape a sustainable future.
FCC Environment is an equal opportunities employer. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.