Mobile Plant Operator in Ramsbottom

We are recruiting for a Mobile Plant Operator to join our team at our Fletcher Bank Quarry in Ramsbottom. This role is primarily responsible for operating a dump truck (A40) and ensuring the safe and efficient transport of materials. You will work closely with the quarry team to maintain high safety standards and adhere to all health and safety protocols.

The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring safe, efficient production while maintaining high standards of equipment operation and health & safety compliance. The role will also involve operating other mobile plant, including loading shovels and hydraulic excavators from time to time. Throughout training, you’ll work alongside a small but dedicated team of Quarry Operatives to ensure products are safely loaded and unloaded onto both internal and customer vehicles using a range of mobile plant equipment. You’ll also support a variety of site activities, including basic maintenance of plant and equipment, as well as moving and managing stock across the quarry as our operations continue to grow.

What are the mission‑critical skills?

• Able to work on your own or as part of a team
• A good understanding of health and safety requirements
• The ability to adapt to operational changes and prioritise work effectively
• Knowledge of general mobile plant maintenance requirements is desirable
• NVQ Level 2 to operate a mobile plant
• A valid MPQC or CPCS licence or equivalent is essential

What’s in it for you?

• This is a great opportunity to take the next step toward progressing in your career and joining our industry‑leading company!
• New ideas are encouraged, and you will be rewarded with the opportunity to learn and grow, achieving your career aspiration.

Benefits

• Guaranteed Christmas holidays
• Development opportunities
• 34 days per annum or the equivalent in hours (inclusive of bank holidays)
• Health care cash plan – support with Dental, Optical, Prescription costs and many more!
• Family leave policies (Maternity, Paternity, and Adoption) available from your very first day of employment
• 5% employer matched pension scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee discount on Marshalls and Marley products
• Retailer discounts
• Marshalls Wellbeing Centre – move, money & mind
• Share purchase scheme
• Life assurance

Equal Opportunities

Whoever you are and whatever your background, you’ll find a fair and supportive workplace. You’re unique and we want you to bring every part of who you are to work, every day. We’re committed to ensuring equal opportunities for everyone. To us, this is more than a legal, moral, or ethical necessity – it’s the right thing to do! We want our team to reflect the diverse nature of society and the communities we serve. Marshalls is a workplace where you’re valued for the contribution you make, and where you can grow and develop by being entirely yourself.