Trainee Site Operative

Tillicoultry Quarries Limited; Scotland; On-site; GBP 40,000 - GBP 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A quarrying company in Scotland is seeking a Trainee Site Operative to join their team at a Sand Quarry. The role involves operating machinery, ensuring quality control, and maintaining safety standards. Ideal candidates will have strong communication skills and a full driving license, with opportunities for career development and training. A competitive remuneration package is offered.

Benefits

Enhanced overtime rates

Fully funded VQ

Company Pension

30 days annual leave per year

Employee Assistance Programme

Employee Discounts Platform

Career development and internal progression

Qualifications

• Willingness to work in a fast-paced outdoor environment.
• Be prepared to progress and develop within the business through training.
• Be in possession of a full driving license.

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.

Skills

Excellent communication and teamwork skills

Strong problem-solving skills

Commitment to safety health and environmental standards

Practical, hands-on approach

Job description

Operations, Quarrying and Production, Trainee Vacancies

Location: SCOTLAND

ARE YOU LOOKING FOR A CAREER CHANGE WITH EXCELLENT DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES?

TQ NEEDS YOU TO JOIN OUR TEAM!

THE ROLE

An excellent opportunity has arisen for a Trainee Site Operative based at our Sand Quarry in Hullerhill (KA13 7QN). The successful candidates should be customer focused, reliable, well organised and be able to work well as part of a team in a busy site environment.

Our Sand & Gravel quarries supply sand and gravel internally for the production of asphalt and concrete mixes as well as externally to the construction market.

WHY JOIN OUR TEAM?

Our Sand & Gravel quarries supply sand and gravel internally for the production of asphalt and concrete mixes as well as externally to the construction market.

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

• Enhanced overtime rates
• Fully funded VQ
• Company Pension
• 30 days annual leave per year
• 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 DEVELOPMENT AND CAREER PROGRESSION.

WORKING TOWARDS A DIVERSE WORKFORCE AND EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES