The primary role of this job entails operating hydraulic excavators to excavate sand and gravel, and subsequently loading them onto dumper trucks for transportation to the central processing plant. It is imperative for the operator to ensure the safe and proper operation of these machines. Furthermore, they are expected to operate any other mobile plant machinery, as directed by Site Management, provided they are certified to do so safely and efficiently. Additionally, the job involves performing maintenance tasks on mobile plant equipment as required by both the manufacturer and Heidelberg Materials. Moreover, the operator may be assigned other tasks within their capabilities on the main processing plant, in accordance with recommendations from Site Management. This role demands a strong emphasis on safety and efficient equipment operation.
Key accountabilities
* Primarily to operate hydraulic excavators to dig sand and gravel and load onto dumper trucks for transporting up to the main processing plant.
* To be able to operate the machine in a safe and proper manner.
* To be able to operate any other mobile plant machines, as directed by Site Management, to which they are certificated in safe and proper manner.
* To undertake maintenance works to mobile plant as required by manufacturer and Heidelberg Materials.
* To undertake other duties within their scope on the main processing plant in accordance with Site Management recommendations.
* To be able to operate mobile plant as required.
* To adhere to the company health & safety policy.
* To adhere to the Quarry Regulations 1999.
The role holder is expected:
* To comply with all aspects of the Heidelberg Materials Compliance Policy.
* To ensure that all the business/operations are performed in accordance with instructions and procedures and in such a way to prevent any fraudulent activities taking place.
* To comply with the Health & Safety at Work Act 1974 and to observe the requirements of the Company Safety Policy and other relevant legislation.
* To proactively manage health & safety of employees to continuously improve the company's health & safety performance.
* To update all areas of knowledge as required to carry out the job with maximum effectiveness and to attend training/development courses as and when required.
* To comply will all aspects of the HR Policies and Procedures of the Company.
Education/Qualification
Good general education required, and large amount of health and safety regulations and Quarry Regulations are required to be understood and carried out.
Certification by EPIC to operate mobile plant.
NVQ level 2 in mobile plant operations required following EPIC completion.
In addition to these functions employees are required to carry out such other duties as may reasonably be required.
What's on Offer:
Location Birch
Hours 45
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* Work Life Balance: 27 days holiday (excluding bank holidays) / Agile working / Flexible working / Holiday purchase / Sabbatical
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