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Quarry Operative for Aggregates

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Job Description

Keepershield is a very busy Whinstone quarry supplying its own on site Asphalt plant and external concrete and Asphalt plants. Annual production 270,000 ton. Successful employees main role will be to operate rigid dump truck but must be flexible to cover other roles when required.

Description of Team / Department

There are a total of 9 quarry employees on site

Purpose of / Responsibilities of the role

Mobile and static plant operative

Skills / Experience

Quarry experience would be advantageous but training would be given

Excellent Remuneration and Benefits

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    Excellent remuneration packages
  • Agile working / Flexible working policies in place
  • Various incentive bonus schemes
  • 27 days holiday (excluding bank holidays)
  • Paid day off to Volunteer every year
  • Holiday Purchase Scheme
  • Sabbatical leave
  • Family friendly policies such as enhanced Maternity/Paternity, and other policies including Parental leave, Neonatal care, Adoption
  • Access to our Employee Assistance Programme for free and confidential advice/support 24/7
  • Trained mental health first aiders
  • Benefits supporting you and your family, such as Cycle to work, voluntary Life assurance, free eye tests
  • Leading pension scheme offering with generous contributions from Hanson
  • 24/7 access to an online employee discount platform. Save money on everything from groceries, electronics, fashion, holidays, gym memberships, and much more
  • Access to discounted private medical benefits
  • Ongoing training and development and opportunities to help further your career
  • A comprehensive structured induction programme
  • Experience within a well-respected global market leader

Additional Details

Location: North East Full Time / Part Time: full time Working Hours: 39.50 hrs Contract Type: Permanent Shift Description: 5 days a week, Mon to Fri some Sat mornings may be required Company Vehicle: none Closing Date: 20/03/23 Hanson UK is also committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. Please let your recruiter know if you need an accommodation at any point during the interview process. For quick access to screen reading technology compatible with this site click here to download a free compatible screen reader (free step by step tutorial can be found here). Please contact [email protected] for additional information or to request accommodations.