Quarry Operative - Join Our Team at MQP! Salary: £15.46 per hour Hours: 40 per week overtime available Location: Cliffe Hill, Coalville Are you hands‑on, safety‑focused and ready to build a career in a fast‑paced quarry environment? MQP is looking for a committed Quarry Operative to support the safe and efficient operation of our site's mobile and static plant. What You'll Be Doing As a Quarry Operative, you'll play a vital role in our operations, ensuring the plant runs smoothly and safely every day. Your responsibilities will include: Operational Duties Operating a variety of mobile and static plant, in line with your certifications. Supporting general housekeeping across the site to maintain a safe and tidy working environment. Carrying out additional duties on the main processing plant, as required by Site Management. Accountabilities Keeping all plant in excellent working condition - including refuelling, greasing, cleaning, and basic maintenance. Operating machinery economically and efficiently. Completing daily inspection sheets for all mobile plant. Reporting any plant defects promptly to the Load & Haul management team. Submitting near-miss reports and supporting continuous improvement in safety. What We're Looking For Essential: GCSE Grade 4/C or above in Maths & English (or equivalent). Strong general education - you'll need to follow important health & safety and Quarry Regulations. Valid competency cards for: Loading Shovel ADT (Articulated Dump Truck) Excavator Desirable: Experience in a similar quarry or heavy plant role. What's on Offer Competitive pay: £15.46 per hour 40-hour working week Opportunity for overtime A supportive team and a chance to build your skills in a respected, safety-driven environment Why join us ? At Heidelberg Materials, we don't just offer jobs we build careers. As a global leader in construction materials, we're committed to innovation, sustainability, and, above all, our people. Rewards & Benefits We're proud to be recognised as an Employer of Choice, with accreditations including: Armed Forces Covenant (Gold) | Disability Confident | 5% Club (Platinum) | Mates in Mind | Clear Assured | STEM Ambassador |MPQC Member Competitive Package: Salary, bonus incentives, generous pension, and life assurance Work-Life Balance: 27 days holiday (plus bank holidays), agile/flexible working, holiday purchase, and sabbatical options Family-Friendly Policies: Enhanced support for maternity, paternity, adoption, IVF, neonatal care, and menopause Inclusive Culture: Paid volunteering day and active employee communities (LGBTQ, Women in STEM, Armed Forces, and more) Wellbeing & Development: Employee Assistance Programme, retail discounts, and continuous learning opportunities Ready to Apply? If you're reliable, proactive, and eager to work with industry‑leading equipment, we'd love to hear from you!