Join MQP as a Quarry Operative - Where Your Skills Shape the Future!

Location: Ellistown, Coalville
Salary: £15.46 per hour + Overtime
Hours: 40 per week
Contract Type: Full-time, Permanent

Purpose of the Role

Are you ready to get hands-on and make a real impact? As a Quarry Operative, you'll be at the heart of our operations-safely and efficiently running mobile and static plant machinery, keeping our site in top shape, and supporting the processing plant.

Key Responsibilities

• Operate mobile/static plant machinery (loading shovel, ADT, excavator) safely and efficiently
• Maintain equipment through refueling, greasing, and cleaning
• Complete daily inspection sheets and report defects
• Support site housekeeping and general duties
• Submit near miss reports to help us improve safety

What We're Looking For

• GCSE Grade 4+ (C or above) in Maths & English
• Strong understanding of health & safety and quarry regulations
• Competency cards in loading shovel, ADT, and excavator (required)
• Previous experience in a similar role (desired)

What's in It for You?

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive hourly rate + overtime
• Bonus incentives
• Generous pension schemes
• Life assurance

Work-Life Balance

• 27 days holiday + bank holidays
• Agile & flexible working options
• Holiday purchase scheme
• Sabbatical opportunities

Family-Friendly Policies

• Enhanced maternity, paternity, parental, neonatal, adoption, IVF & menopause support

Wellbeing & Social Value

• Paid volunteering day
• Mental Health First Aiders
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Free eye tests & discounted private medical cover
• Inclusive communities: LGBTQ+, Women in STEM, Armed Forces, and more

Proud to Be Recognised

• Armed Forces Covenant (Silver)
• Disability Confident Committed
• 5% Club (Platinum)
• Mates in Mind
• Clear Assured (Foundation)
• MPQC & STEM Ambassador

Ready to Dig In?

If you're safety-conscious, mechanically minded, and thrive in a hands-on environment, we want to hear from you!

Apply now and build your future with MQP.