Extractives & mineral processing occupations Work, Jobs in Eng (with Salaries)

Trainee Shotfirer
Honister Slate Mine —Keswick
- £12.72 - £15.00 an hour
- Full-time
- Maintenance
- Driving
- Construction experience
- Free parking
- Annual leave
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Rock Drillers both Experienced and Trainee
R@B Rock Drillers Limited —Doncaster
- £32,000 - £42,000 a year
- Full-time
- Maintenance
- Travel
- Cleaning
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14d
Drilling Assistant
IWS M&E —Wallingford
- Up to £40,000 a year
- Overtime
- Hybrid work
- Travel
- Communication skills
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
Driller
Tungsten West —Plymouth
- Full-time
- Maintenance
- In-person
- Communication skills
- Health & wellbeing programme
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8d
Trainee Quarry Operative
Hadspen Quarry Ltd —Shepton Mallet
- £13.50 - £15.00 an hour
- Full-time
- No experience needed
- Bachelor's degree
- In-person
- Free parking
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5d
Assistant Driller
WJ UK —Nottingham
- £14.50 an hour
- Overtime
- Travel
- Cleaning
- Construction experience
- Free parking
- Health & wellbeing programme
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8d
Shotfirer
Tungsten West —Plymouth
- Full-time
- Communication skills
- Health & wellbeing programme
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9d
Driller
GIP Ltd —Kingswinford
- Full-time
- First Aid Certification
- Travel
- Construction experience
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8d
Diver
KBS Maritime Ltd —Portsmouth
- Full-time
- Civil engineering
- First Aid Certification
- Free parking
- Employee discount
1h
Quarry Operative
Breedon Group plc —Bristol
- Full-time
- Maintenance
- Continuous improvement
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10d
2nd Officer (DPO) - Windfarm Installation Unit
V.Group —London
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2d
Experienced Assistant Driller
Arcadis —Gloucester
- Overtime
- Computer literacy
- Travel
- In-person
- Annual leave
- Gym membership
1d
Quarry Supervisor
Breedon Group plc —Coxhoe
- Full-time
- Writing skills
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
Quick apply
Site Manager - Shrublands and Barham Quarry
BrettGroup —Barham
- Free parking
- Annual leave
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Relief Team Leader
Breedon Group plc —Buxton
- Full-time
- Management
- Continuous improvement
- Quality control
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Lead Driller
GIP Ltd —Kingswinford
- Full-time
- First Aid Certification
- Travel
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8d
Quarry Supervisor
Tarmac —Hereford
- Maintenance
- Supervising experience
- Continuous improvement
- Employee discount
Quarry Manager
M O'Brien Group —St Albans
- Computer literacy
- Maintenance
- Team management
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Relief Supervisor (Quarry and Asphalt Plants)
Tarmac —Clitheroe
- Overtime
- Maintenance
- Supervising experience
- Continuous improvement
- Employee discount
7d
Baker - Windfarm Installation Unit
V.Group —London
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Trainee Shotfirer

Honister Slate Mine
Keswick

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Job details

Permanent | Full-time
£12.72 - £15.00 an hour

Benefits

Free parking
Annual leave
Discounted or free food
Company pension
Employee discount
On-site parking

Qualifications

Driving Licence
Maintenance
Driving
Construction experience
Roofing
Communication skills
Mechanical knowledge

Full job description

Honister Slate Mine is seeking a Trainee Shotfirer to join our production mining team. This is a rare opportunity to develop specialist drilling and blasting skills within England’s last working slate mine.

No previous shotfiring experience is required. Full structured, hands-on training will be provided to support your progression toward becoming a qualified Shotfirer working within an active underground slate operation.

Company Overview

Honister Slate Mine produces the world-renowned Westmorland Green Slate, formed over 450 million years ago and used in roofing, architectural stone, and heritage construction projects across the UK and internationally.

Our operation combines traditional slate extraction methods with modern mining practices, maintaining high standards of safety, quality, and environmental responsibility while preserving skilled stone production within the Lake District.

Your Work Environment

You will work within an operational underground slate mine and surface production areas, supporting extraction, mining, and stone production activities.

The role involves:

Underground mining work
Outdoor working in varied weather conditions
Physical and practical tasks
Close teamwork within a small, skilled mining crew

Safety, production quality, and operational efficiency are central to everything we do.

Through supervised on-the-job training, you will learn to:

Assist with drilling and blasting operations underground
Prepare and secure blast areas
Conduct face inspections and measurements prior to blasting
Support preparation of blast designs and charging plans
Charge shots safely under supervision
Participate in blast initiation procedures
Carry out post-blast inspections and reporting
Maintain accurate blasting and safety documentation
Support slate extraction and block recovery operations
Assist with maintenance of mining plant and equipment, including excavators
Contribute to ongoing safety and compliance procedures
Support wider mine production activities as required

All work is carried out in accordance with UK legislation and mining safety regulations.

Who We’re Looking For

We are seeking an individual who:

Wants to build a long-term career in mining, quarrying, or stone production
Enjoys practical, hands-on work in a demanding environment
Demonstrates strong safety awareness and attention to detail
Works effectively as part of a close-knit operational team
Is motivated to learn specialist technical skills

Essential Requirements

Full, valid UK driving licence
Willingness to work underground and outdoors year-round
Strong commitment to safe working practices

Desirable Skills

Basic mechanical or plant knowledge
Experience with heavy machinery or construction equipment
Previous mining, quarrying, or construction experience (advantageous but not essential)
Commercial driving licence preferred
Good communication and teamwork skills

What’s in It for You?

Competitive salary with clear progression pathway
Structured Shotfirer training and certification
21 days annual leave plus public holidays
Ongoing personal and professional development
Opportunity to work within a historic British stone production operation
Supportive team culture built around safety and craftsmanship

Why Join Honister?

Honister Slate Mine represents one of the UK’s most distinctive mining operations, producing high-quality natural slate while maintaining traditional extraction skills alongside modern mining standards.

This role offers the opportunity to gain qualifications and develop a career within the mining and natural stone industry.

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Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £12.72-£15.00 per hour

Benefits:

Company pension
Discounted or free food
Employee discount
Free parking
On-site parking

Work Location: In person

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