WE ARE 200 years of history and over 2,000 employees strong. WE ARE a business loaded with opportunity and career progression. WE ARE innovators, designers, makers and engineers who manufacture and provide smart, efficient, and effective building products and solutions.
Through our customer relationships, diverse building product range and solutions, we enable the creation of inspirational homes, places and spaces for us all to live and work better. With eight core product categories, underpinned by expert design and technical services, we work with architects, builders, merchants and the wider construction supply chain to build the face of Britain.
We are fully committed to a net zero future and continue to invest in expertise and product development to manufacture more efficiently and sustainably. We pride ourselves on leading for new, innovative and sustainable products and solutions, both for today and for a new era of building.
To support our progress, we are currently recruiting for a Quarry Operative to come and join our team at our Redhurst Quarry in Essington, Wolverhampton.
The successful applicant will be a member of a multi-functional production/TPM team aiming to achieve key targets within the departmental environment, thereby helping to deliver Cost, Quality and Efficiency benefits to the Quarry and Factories supplied with materials from the quarry.
Specific responsibilities include:
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The operation of a 360º Excavator blending clays from stockpile faces and moving materials as directed
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The operation of a wheeled front end loader, loading materials into Lorries for delivery into the factories. Ensuring that high quality raw material of the appropriate consistency is sent to the factory.
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The operation of a wheeled tractor with the following attachments: -
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Water bowser
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Brush
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Loading forks
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Front end loading bucket
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Salt / Grit Spreader
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Operation of weighbridge and water treatment plant.
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Ensuring all the plant and equipment in use within the quarry is checked and maintained (Creating and maintaining the highest standards of housekeeping and environmental management
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Ensure areas are inspected / maintained in accordance with local Health & Safety Standards and work within Standard Safe Operating Procedures
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To deliver through the process of TPM plant improvement initiatives and continuous improvement
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Assist in the development of SSOP’s and Risk Assessments
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Complete appropriate quality assessments
Essential Qualifications & Experience:
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Must be happy to work outdoors in all conditions
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Self-motivated.
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Numerate & literate.
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Team working attitude.
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Good communication skills.
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High degree of Health & Safety awareness.
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Ability to work as part of a team or on your own.
Think you can make a difference? WE ARE your future.
More details:
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Full time, permanent role
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Competitive salary
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Digicare+ Provided by Aviva
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10% matched pension, administered by Legal and General
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3x life insurance
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Share Save scheme eligibility
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Full access to Employee Assistance programme for self and family members
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Access to high street retail discounts platform - with access to discounts at Tesco, Asda, etc…
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Personal development and career progression opportunities
Our commitment to diversity and inclusion?
Excited about the role, but your past experience or qualifications don’t perfectly match everything in the job description? We would encourage you to still apply. Studies have shown that some people, particularly from minority groups are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. Here at Ibstock Plc we are dedicated to building belonging, empowering our colleagues to be their true self by offering a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace. You may just be the right candidate for this role, or other future roles across the Ibstock Group.
Ibstock Plc are committed and passionate about building a diverse environment. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer. You will receive consideration for employment without regard to gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, race, religion, national origin, disability or age.
