General Operative
About Aggregate Industries UK
We are at the heart of construction, committed to building progress and transforming the industry to deliver a more sustainable future for all. We are recognised as one of the safest, most customer-focused companies in this space and we are looking for you to be part of our movement to grow, innovate and develop together to create continuous value.
Join today and build progress with us.
The Opportunity
Join us on an exciting journey to build your career in the Quarry industry. Based onsite at Torr Works near Shepton Mallet, a Limestone Super Quarry and one of the largest in Europe we now have an opportunity for a new cohort of Quarry Operatives. Following a large investment into this Super Quarry we are now looking to expand our operational expertise and the experienced team onsite can help you start or further develop your career in the world of Quarry Operations.
As a Quarry Operative, you’ll join our large operational team to help keep our quarry and process plant operational, running safely and efficiently. We don’t expect you to already be an expert in this field so will provide internal and external training to ensure you get your career off to the best start. Depending on the area in the quarry you’ll find yourself Operating equipment within Primary Crushing, Mobile Plant, Wash Plants as well as Processing and Distribution areas.
We are a 24/7 Operation, with various shifts available depending on your preference as well as availability onsite;
Option 1: Monday-Friday rotating 05:00-14:30 & 13:00-22:30
Option 2: Monday-Friday rotating 05:30-15:00, 13:30-22:00 & 21:00-06:30
With some weekend work as required.
Who you are
You’ll have a willingness to learn and keen to develop your career in the Quarry Industry.
We have a strong culture of Health & Safety onsite, so it is pivotal you can work in a safe manner.
By the nature of our work, you’ll need to be comfortable working outside.
You’ll need to be flexible to work on a shift rotation as outlined above.
What’s on offer?
💰 Competitive Salary, plus bonus, 25 days holiday + your local bank holidays (with options to increase) and other benefits - all recognising the contribution you bring
❤️ Be valued and supported, working as part of a highly respected team in a business that has a huge focus on Health & Safety
👨👩👧👦 We care about you and your family. That’s why we offer enhanced family benefits, including maternity, paternity, and adoption leave. We understand that your personal life and family well-being are just as important as your career, so we’re committed to supporting you every step of the way.
👩💼 Be part of something bigger with our "Women Empowered - Stronger Together Mentor Program," designed to support, inspire, and uplift women across the business. This initiative pairs women with mentors, creating a powerful support network that promotes career growth and personal development.
🩺 Free 24/7 remote GP service for you and your household, offering medical advice, prescriptions, referrals, and same-day appointments.
📚 Opportunities for career progression both at home and abroad (via our parent company Holcim)
⭐️ Join our affinity groups selected by and populated by our employees which bring together employees with similar backgrounds and interests to have powerful influence on the workplace
🏠 Staff discounts including special rates for garden landscaping products
Interview Process
We’re keen to understand your skills rather than your CV, so you’ll be invited in for a site tour and interview on the successful completion of your online assessment. You should receive this shortly after your application.
Diversity Statement
Innovation only happens when we bring together talented people with diverse experiences in an open and inclusive environment. That’s why we foster an inclusive workplace that celebrates our differences and creates equitable opportunities for all to grow and thrive. You will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability or age.
Because together, we can unlock the power of diversity to build progress for people and the planet.
- Team
- Production & Operations
- Role
- South West
- Locations
- Torr Works, Hardrock Quarry
Torr Works, Hardrock Quarry
General Operative
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