Quarry Operative

at  Breedon Group Plc

ABOUT US

Breedon is a leading construction and materials group in Ireland and Great Britain with a group turnover of c. €1.6 billion per annum. We operate 2 cement plants, over 100 quarries, 50 asphalt plants, 170 ready-mixed concrete plants, as well as a range of contract surfacing and other essential products to help our customers build the places where we all live, work, and play.
Our People are our passion, by working as One Breedon, with shared goals and a common purpose, we are making a material difference.
We are keeping it simple; we are making it happen, we are striving to improve, we are showing we care.

OVERVIEW:

We are currently seeking a Quarry Operative to join our team at Castlepollard Quarry.
As a Quarry Operative you will be responsible for the day-to-day operation of the quarry and all associated functions to achieve production output and loading of delivery vehicles to meet sales demands. In addition, this position will be required to assume the role as site liaison as initial point of contact ensuring all persons who attend site comply with Breedon health safety and environmental policy.

WHAT WE NEED FROM YOU…

• A willingness to learn within the materials industry
• A valid Irish driving licence
• Preferred but not essential:
• Experience working in a quarry or construction materials manufacturing environment
• Experience operating plant or machinery in construction/quarry or similar industry
• Familiar with operating a manufacturing plant using computer control system
• Experience and competency to carryout routine and planned basic maintenance
• Ability to complete housekeeping/cleaning around plant

• Reporting to the quarry manager the candidate will be an integral part of the site team liaising and supporting with its many key stakeholders such as crushing teams, haulage fleet, maintenance teams etc
• Ensuring safety of self, other team members and public in line with company health safety and environment policy
• Operation of weighbridge including dispatch and function of the Excalibur system.
• Loading shovel operation including safe and efficient loading of vehicles to RSA guidelines. Equipment inspections and machinery maintenance.
• Quality – Basic Technical sampling and grading of aggregates.
• Environmental and site maintenance. Ensuring the site is kept and maintained to company standards.
• Ready to tackle other tasks as they arise.