Heidelberg Materials North America
A leading supplier of construction materials, focusing on cement, concrete, aggregates, and innovative solutions.
mobile plant operator
Operate front end loader shovel and other mobile plant equipment safely.
Job Highlights
About the Role
The primary role is to operate a Front End Loading (FEL) shovel, safely de‑stocking sand from the wash plant and loading HGVs. The operator may also run other certified mobile plant machinery as directed by Site Management and perform maintenance tasks required by the manufacturer and Heidelberg Materials. Additional duties on the main processing plant may be assigned, with a strong emphasis on safety and efficient equipment operation. • Operate a Front End Loader (FEL) to de‑stock sand from the wash plant and load HGVs safely. • Run any other certified mobile plant machinery as directed by Site Management. • Perform routine maintenance on mobile plant equipment per manufacturer and Heidelberg Materials guidelines. • Carry out additional duties on the main processing plant as assigned by Site Management. • Adhere to the company health & safety policy and Quarry Regulations 1999. • Maintain a strong focus on safety and efficient equipment operation.
Key Responsibilities
- ▸front end loader
- ▸mobile plant
- ▸equipment maintenance
- ▸safety compliance
- ▸sand loading
- ▸plant operations
What You Bring
Applicants must have at least GCSE grade 4 in Maths and English and a solid understanding of health and safety and Quarry Regulations 1999. Certification by EPIC to operate mobile plant and an NVQ Level 2 in mobile plant operations (post‑EPIC) are required. • Hold GCSE grade 4+ in Maths and English. • Possess EPIC certification and NVQ Level 2 in mobile plant operations.
Requirements
- ▸gcse maths
- ▸gcse english
- ▸epic
- ▸nvq level2
- ▸health safety
- ▸quarry regulations
Benefits
The role offers a salary up to £30 K, based in Wareham – Master Quarry, with a standard 39.5‑hour week. Benefits include bonus incentives, generous pension schemes, life assurance, 27 days of holiday plus bank holidays, flexible and agile working, and a range of family‑friendly policies such as enhanced maternity, paternity and parental leave. Employees also enjoy wellbeing programmes, a paid volunteering day, employee assistance, mental health first‑aiders, cycle‑to‑work scheme, gym discounts and discounted private medical cover.
Work Environment
Onsite