Job description: Position: Shovel Driver Location: McQuillan Quarries, Dundrod Responsible to: Quarry Manager Contract type: Full-time, permanent Salary: Competitive Working hours: 39 hours per week as well as overtime during mornings, evenings and weekends (weekends on a rota basis), which is a requirement for the role. Why work for McQuillan Companies? McQuillan Companies, a family-run business in Northern Ireland, offers a diverse range of services including roadworks, civil engineering, demolition, quarrying, waste management, outdoor cleaning, and analytical chemistry. If you're seeking a career in a growing company with a dynamic environment and great benefits, McQuillan Companies is for you. We value all perspectives and create a supportive space where people thrive McQuillan Quarries have been associated with high quality materials and service for generations. This tradition has ensured that we are now leading suppliers of bituminous products, high PSV aggregate and construction fill materials. Our two asphalt coating plant locations outside Belfast and Dromore Co. Down have state of the art manufacturing facilities allowing us to supply our own contracting division whilst comfortably servicing a public market for any blacktop material needs. With materials testing labs at both depots, we ensure the supply of quality products that meet British and European standards. We offer a range of benefits including: Competitive salaries and overtime (where applicable) Employee pension scheme 30 days of annual leave Working as a part of a dynamic group of professionals who excel at maintaining regulatory standards while fostering a supportive and welcoming environment Overall objectives We seek to appoint a Shovel Driver to join our busy and expanding team within McQuillan Quarries. If you are looking for a career opportunity within a growing business that includes a range of benefits, in a dynamic and engaging working environment then McQuillan Companies is the place for you. This role will require someone with a 'can do' attitude, a commercial approach and demonstrable attention to detail. The successful candidate will report to the Quarry Manager and must be hardworking, reliable, and possess excellent communication & inter personal skills. In return you will be awarded a competitive salary, variety within your role, the ability to build upon your existing experience within the profession and the opportunity to work within a friendly and supportive team. Key responsibilities: Operating Loading Shovel at a bust Asphalt Production Facility Maintaining the shovels to a high standard, carrying out pre-use checks and report any damage/faults to management Ensuring the standard of the yard is maintained and kept clean and tidy Adhering to all Health & Safety procedures as set out by the business Essential Criteria: Previous experience in similar role within a fast-paced manufacturing environment Previous experience operating Loading shovel, with valid certification Good level of understanding and spoken English Ability to take direction and following instruction Flexibility with working hours Due to the location of the Quarry a full driving licence and own transport is essential. Closing date for applications is:Friday 21st February 2025. This job description should not be regarded as conclusive or definite. It is a guideline within which the individual jobholder works. It is not intended to be rigid or inflexible and may alter as the Companys strategic direction changes. Skills: Attention to detail Communication skills Excellent time management Organisational skills Ability to work on your own initiative Team player Proactive Approach Benefits: Competitive salaries and overtime Working with a dynamic group of professionals An excellent employee pension scheme L&D opportunities Participation in team building activities Employee Initiatives (Fundraising activities)