Excavator Operative – Clitheroe Quarry (Ribble Valley)
Experienced Excavator Operator with Geotechnical Awareness?
We are currently seeking a skilled and safety-driven Excavator Operative to join our high-performing team at Clitheroe Quarry. This is a critical, hands-on role within a busy quarry operation where precision, safety, and operational excellence are essential.
If you have proven experience operating excavators in demanding environments and a strong understanding of geotechnical safety and ground stability then this is an excellent opportunity to contribute to a leading aggregates operation.
This role is commutable from Accrington, Blackburn, Burnley, Skipton and surrounding area.
What You’ll Be Doing
Reporting to the Section Manager, you will play a key role in delivering production targets while maintaining the highest standards of Health, Safety, Environmental and Quality performance. Your responsibilities will include:
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Operating a 360° tracked excavator (up to 50 tonnes) on blast piles and quarry faces
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Safely scaling and managing rock faces in line with geotechnical best practice
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Loading a mobile crusher efficiently to meet production and customer requirements
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Supporting daily and weekly production targets
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Carrying out plant inspections, reporting defects and supporting maintenance activities
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Operating additional mobile plant as required
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Maintaining excellent housekeeping standards across site
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Ensuring full compliance with all Health, Safety, Environmental and Quality standards.
What We’re Looking For
We are looking for a proactive and safety focused individual with strong operational experience within a quarrying, mining or heavy plant environment. You will have:
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A valid Excavator Licence (essential)
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Proven experience operating excavators on quarry faces, tips or similar environments
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Strong understanding of ground stability and geotechnical risk management
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A safety first mindset and ability to work effectively in challenging conditions
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Full UK driving licence
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Strong communication skills and a collaborative approach
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Flexibility and a positive, self-motivated attitude
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Shovel licence (advantageous)
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Experience operating a range of mobile plant (preferred)
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Exposure to aggregates or asphalt production environments (advantageous)
Why Tarmac
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Be part of a high-performing quarry operation
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Work within a business that prioritises safety, quality and continuous improvement
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Opportunities to broaden your plant skills and experience
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Ongoing training and career development support
Based at Clitheroe Quarry in the Ribble Valley, Lancashire, this role is commutable from Accrington, Blackburn, Burnley, Skipton and surrounding areas.
Tarmac is the UK’s leading sustainable building materials and construction solutions business. We are committed to supporting the UK’s infrastructure needs while creating a more sustainable future, and to fostering an inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive.
Why Tarmac
We don't just offer a job, we offer a career.
Alongside this role, you'll have access to industry-leading rewards, development opportunities, and a culture that puts people first, including:
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Bonus scheme
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Enhanced holiday entitlement
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Contributory pension scheme
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Access to the Tarmac Reward website with discounts on retailers, holidays, etc.
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Access to our Employee Assistance helpline for free and confidential advice
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Access to join our Employee Communities (employee networks) we currently have nine communities inc. (REACH) Religious, Ethnic, Cultural Heritage, LGBTQ+, Parents & carers, Ability, Wellbeing, Female voice and menopause
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Training and development opportunities
Tarmac is committed to being a Forces‑friendly employer. If you’re coming from a military background, we’ll support your transition and help you build a successful career with us.
We’re proud to be part of CRH, and even prouder to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for everyone. If you need any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, just let us know, we’re here to support you.
Ready to build your future?
Click ‘Apply’ to get started. Please note: we sometimes close roles early due to high interest, so don’t wait too long!
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