Excavator Work, Jobs in Lancashire (with Salaries)

Excavator Operative
Tarmac —Clitheroe
- Overtime
- Military
- Continuous improvement
- Communication skills
- Employee discount
360 Excavator Operator
Plant Labour Solutions —Westhoughton
- £23 an hour
- Temporary
- In-person
Quick apply
4h
Working Ganger
PKB Civils Ltd —Rochdale
- £200 - £240 a day
- Full-time
- Management
- Up to 50% travel
- Supervising experience
Quick apply
5d
Groundworkers/Gang of Groundworkers
Cheshire Design Developments Ltd —Blackburn
- £19 - £20 an hour
- Full-time
- Maintenance
- Driving
- In-person
Quick apply
Plant Operator
Fox Group —Preston
- Overtime
- In-person
- Free parking
Quick apply
11h
Labourer
Hawthorn & Horn Construction Ltd —Preston
- £12.21 - £21.60 an hour
- Full-time
- Construction experience
- In-person
- Hand tools
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11d
Experienced Groundworker
PKB Civils Ltd —Rochdale
- £150 - £200 a day
- Full-time
- Up to 50% travel
- Hotel
- Driving
Quick apply
5d
HGV Driver Domestic
Enveco —Blackpool
- £29,982 a year
- Full-time
- Driving
- In-person
- Communication skills
- Free parking
- Employee discount
Quick apply
1d
Ground Maintenance Operative
Robinsons ground & garden services ltd —Bolton
- From £12.71 an hour
- Part-time
- Maintenance
- Organisational skills
- Power tools
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Excavator Operative

Tarmac -
Clitheroe

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Job details

Permanent

Benefits

Company pension
Employee discount

Qualifications

Excavator
Driving Licence
Military
Continuous improvement
Communication skills

Full job description

Job Introduction

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:

Operating a 360° tracked excavator (up to 50 tonnes) on blast piles and quarry faces
Safely scaling and managing rock faces in line with geotechnical best practice
Loading a mobile crusher efficiently to meet production and customer requirements
Supporting daily and weekly production targets
Carrying out plant inspections, reporting defects and supporting maintenance activities
Operating additional mobile plant as required
Maintaining excellent housekeeping standards across site
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:

A valid Excavator Licence (essential)
Proven experience operating excavators on quarry faces, tips or similar environments
Strong understanding of ground stability and geotechnical risk management
A safety first mindset and ability to work effectively in challenging conditions
Full UK driving licence
Strong communication skills and a collaborative approach
Flexibility and a positive, self-motivated attitude
Shovel licence (advantageous)
Experience operating a range of mobile plant (preferred)
Exposure to aggregates or asphalt production environments (advantageous)

Why Tarmac

Be part of a high-performing quarry operation
Work within a business that prioritises safety, quality and continuous improvement
Opportunities to broaden your plant skills and experience
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:

Bonus scheme
Enhanced holiday entitlement
Contributory pension scheme
Access to the Tarmac Reward website with discounts on retailers, holidays, etc.
Access to our Employee Assistance helpline for free and confidential advice
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
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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Tarmac Trading Limited

Tarmac

Salary

Excellent Salary + Overtime + Bonus + Benefits

Frequency

Annual

Job Reference

tarmac/TP/188377/7954

Contract Type

Permanent

Closing Date

22 July, 2026

Job Category

Operations, Quarrying and Production

Business Unit

North & Scotland

Location

Clitheroe, United Kingdom

Posted on

19 June, 2026

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