Job Title Digger Driver
Location: Worth Matravers, Dorset
Salary: £35,000 - £38,000 per annum
Job Type: Permanent
About the role:
We are seeking an experienced Digger Driver with a strong background in quarrying to join our team. Knowledge of Purbeck Limestone Quarrying is highly preferred. If you have the skills and expertise to operate heavy machinery in a quarry setting and understand the nuances of working with Purbeck limestone, we want to hear from you!
Duties and Responsibilities:
* Operate an excavator efficiently and safely to extract and load materials in a quarry environment.
* Perform regular maintenance checks on machinery to ensure safety and performance.
* Collaborate with management and agree the best game plan for working the quarry and dealing with the various challenges.
* Ensure compliance with all health, safety, and environmental regulations.
* Contribute to general quarry operations and support site-specific requirements.
About you:
1. Proven experience operating diggers/excavators in a quarry setting (minimum 2 years).
2. Familiarity with Purbeck limestone quarrying processes and challenges.
3. Valid and up-to-date operator licenses and certifications.
4. Strong understanding of safety standards, quarrying techniques, and ...