At a Glance
- Tasks: Operate quarry machinery, ensure quality control, and maintain safety standards.
- Company: Family-owned quarrying company with over 90 years of success.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, enhanced overtime rates, and career development opportunities.
- Other info: Exciting opportunity for career progression in a dynamic outdoor environment.
- Why this job: Join a fast-growing team and gain vocational qualifications within 12 months.
- Qualifications: Strong communication skills, commitment to safety, and a full driving licence.
The predicted salary is between 26500 - 28750 £ per year.
Are you looking for a career change with excellent development opportunities?
About Us
Tillicoultry Quarries is a successful and fast-growing family-owned quarrying company and major supplier of aggregates, asphalt, ready-mixed concrete, mortar, render and sports sand to the building and road construction industry. We operate in over 35 sites throughout Central Scotland, the North East of England and East Anglia. Due to our continued success and rapid growth, an excellent opportunity has arisen for a Trainee Quarry Operative based at our Northfield Quarry, Denny. The successful candidates should be customer focused, reliable, well organised and be able to work well as part of a team in a busy quarry environment.
Why Join Our Team?
As a family business who have been in operation for over 90 years, we invest in our people and offer excellent training and career development opportunities. Our culture has grown from family values and we are proud to have a committed and passionate team of over 400 people working in a variety of different roles delivering a unique combination of quality materials and service excellence for our customers. We will provide you with an opportunity to gain vocational qualifications within 12 months of starting employment with us! We offer a competitive salary, job security and regular overtime paid at an enhanced rate.
Key Responsibilities
- Operate and maintain quarry machinery and equipment.
- Ensure quality control of materials and adherence to safety protocols.
- Load customer and internal vehicles with product.
- Maintain a high level of housekeeping standards.
- General day-to-day maintenance on site.
- Maintain a high standard of health and safety measures on site.
What Do We Need From You?
- Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
- Commitment to safety, health and environmental standards.
- Strong problem-solving skills and a practical, hands-on approach.
- Be prepared to progress and develop within our business through training and gaining qualifications.
- A willingness to work in a fast-paced outdoor environment.
- Willingness to work regular overtime to meet the needs of the business, and has a flexible approach to working hours.
- Be in possession of a full driving license.
What We Will Give You In Return
- Competitive salary
- Enhanced overtime rates
- Fully funded VQ
- Pension
- 30 days annual leave per year
- Holiday purchase scheme
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Employee Discounts Platform
- Career development and internal progression
This is an exciting opportunity to fulfil a key role within a fast-growing and successful business. We offer a competitive remuneration package and fantastic opportunities for career progression. Take the first step towards your new career and send your CV now!
Trainee Quarry Operative in Thornhill employer: Tillicoultry Quarries
At Tillicoultry Quarries, we pride ourselves on being a supportive, family-run business that values our employees and their growth. With stable, long-term work, competitive pay, and opportunities for career progression, our team-focused environment ensures that you will feel valued and at home while delivering locally. Join us to enjoy the benefits of regular overtime, a generous holiday allowance, and the satisfaction of working with a company that has over 90 years of success in the industry.
