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Floating Quarry Operative

Job Posted: 13 days ago

Salary: £ Competitive
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Knottingley

Expire in: 15 days

Job Description

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Floating Quarry Operative

Hourly Rate – £15.54 per hour
Hours – 47.75 hours per week, 7am to 5pm
Location & Postcode – Darrington Quarry (with travel to other quarry sites)

As a Floating Quarry Operative at FCC Environment, you will support the safe operation of mobile and fixed quarry plant and equipment across multiple quarry sites. You will be based at Darrington Quarry but will be required to provide operational cover across the quarry’s business, ensuring work is carried out safely, efficiently and in line with company procedures.

This vacancy is for a full-time position, working five days per week, and one Saturday morning per month on a rota basis.

Our promise to you

- Competitive salary
- 21 days’ annual leave 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 mobile and fixed quarry plant in accordance with site safe systems of work and manufacturer’s instructions
- Work safely at all times, following health, safety and environmental procedures
- Carry out daily pre-start inspections and report defects on plant and equipment
- Ensure production levels are maintained safely to schedule
- Examine materials produced to ensure product quality standards are met
- Complete inspection systems and checklists in line with the Integrated Management System
- Carry out basic preventative maintenance on mobile and fixed plant
- Travel between quarry sites as required to provide operational cover

What are we looking for?

- Previous experience working within a quarrying environment
- Experience operating mobile plant such as wheeled loading shovel, articulated dumper and tracked excavator
- Strong commitment to health, safety and environmental compliance
- Flexible approach with the ability to travel between sites
- Ability to work collaboratively and follow instructions
- Reliable, safety-focused and performance-driven

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.

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