Excavator operative Work, Jobs in Rishton, Lan (with Salaries)

Excavator Operative
Tarmac —Clitheroe
- Overtime
- Military
- Continuous improvement
- Communication skills
- Employee discount
10d
Quarry Operations Supervisor
Tarmac —Clitheroe
- Military
- IT
- Employee discount
10d
Site Supervisor
Lancashire County Council —Wyre
- Full-time
- Communication skills
Ground Worker
The Curley group ltd —Salford
- £180 - £200 a day
- Maintenance
- In-person
- Mechanical knowledge
Quick apply
2d
Civils Operative
Parkingeye Limited —Manchester
- £35,000 - £40,000 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Word
- Maintenance
- Employee assistance programme
Quick apply
4d
Ground Maintenance Operative
Robinsons ground and garden services —Bolton
- From £12.71 an hour
- Part-time
- Maintenance
- Organisational skills
- Power tools
Quick apply
11d
Cemetery Operative
St Helens Borough Council —St Helens
- £25,584 - £25,989 a year
- Driving
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
2d
Cemetery Operative
St. Helens Council —St Helens
- £25,584 - £25,989 a year
- Driving
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
2d
Groundworker/ganger
T DIGGINS GROUP LIMITED —Hyde
- £20 - £23 an hour
- Full-time
- Travel
- In-person
- Leadership
Quick apply
16h
Skilled Operative Groundworker
JN Bentley —Chorley
- Full-time
- Paid training
- Referral programme
11d
Senior Plant Fitter
Bethell Plant Services Limited —Kearsley
- Weekend availability
- Maintenance
- No experience needed
- Construction
3d
Junior Plant Fitter
Bethell Plant Services Limited —Kearsley
- Weekend availability
- Maintenance
- Construction
- Communication skills
3d

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Excavator Operative

Tarmac -
Clitheroe

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Job details

Permanent
10 days ago

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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