Mobile Plant Operator/Quarry OperativeAre you a safety-conscious, detail-oriented professional looking to thrive in a dynamic quarry environment? Heidelberg Materials Dagenham is seeking a motivated Mobile Plant Operator/Quarry Operative to join our team. This role offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to the efficient and safe operation of our Dagenham site while earning competitive pay and bonuses.
Your Role:As a Mobile Plant Operator/Quarry Operative, your responsibilities will include:
- Operating mobile and static plant equipment such as loading shovels, dumpers, and other machinery.
- Loading lorries, trains, and barges, as well as unloading trains with precision and care.
- Conducting routine pre-, mid-, and post-operation Safety, Health, and Environmental (SHE) inspections.
- Maintaining high standards of site housekeeping to ensure a clean and safe work environment.
- Recording and addressing equipment defects promptly.
- Collaborating closely with colleagues to support the production process.
- Adhering to all Company policies and guidelines, with a strong focus on health and safety, quality, and environmental procedures.
- Ensure Company procedures are adhered to.
- To operate static plant in a safe and efficient manner.
- To maintain plant in good order physically, in accordance with manufacturers and Heidelberg Materials recommendations.
- To complete near miss reports as required by Site Management.
- Good timekeeping.
- Keep work stations clean and tidy
- Ensure visitors sign in and direct them to their meeting and where relevant complete contractor inductions
What We Offer:- Salary: £14.48 ph. - £14.70 ph. depending on Experience, plus overtime, plus productivity bonus
- The potential to earn up to £52,000 per year.
- A dynamic and supportive work environment.
- Opportunities for skill development and career progression.
About You:- You are detail-oriented and safety-focused.
- You have experience operating heavy machinery in an industrial or quarry environment.
- You are a proactive team player with a strong work ethic.
- You are committed to upholding health, safety, and environmental standards.
Potential to earn up £52,000 with o/t & bonus
Must hold blue card in Front end loading shovel
Location: Dagenham
Hours: 39.5
Employer of choice: Armed Forces Covenant (Silver) / Disability Confident Committed / 5% Club (Gold) / Mates in Mind / Clear Assured (Foundation) / The Mineral Products and Qualification Council (MPQC) / STEM Ambassador
Compensation Package: Bonus incentives / Generous Pension Schemes up to 15% / Life Assurance
Work Life Balance: 27 days holiday (excluding bank holidays) / Agile working / Flexible working / Holiday purchase / Sabbatical
Family Friendly: Enhanced policies such as Maternity / Paternity / Parental Leave / Neonatal / Adoption
Social Values: paid Volunteering Day every year / Communities (LGBTQ+, Network of Woman, Woman in Science and Engineering (STEM), Armed Forces)
Wellbeing: Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) / Mental Health First Aiders / Cycle to Work / Employee Benefits portal including Gym discount / Free eye tests / Discounted Private Medical cover