Trainee Quarry Operative – Hard Rock

Tillicoultry Quarries Limited; Scotland; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A quarrying company located in Scotland is seeking a Trainee Quarry Operative for their Hard Rock Quarry. The role involves assisting with the operation of crushing and screening plants while maintaining safety standards. Candidates should possess strong communication and teamwork skills, demonstrate a practical approach, and be ready to work in a fast-paced outdoor environment. The company offers enhanced overtime rates, fully funded vocational qualifications, and extensive career development opportunities.

Benefits

Enhanced overtime rates

Fully funded vocational qualifications

Company Pension

30 days annual leave per year

Employee Assistance Programme

Employee Discounts Platform

Career development and internal progression

Qualifications

• Commitment to safety health and environmental standards.
• Willingness to work in a fast-paced outdoor environment.
• Possession of a full driving license.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a high standard of health and safety measures on site.
• Assist the team with day-to-day running of crushing & screening plants.
• Maintain a high level of housekeeping standards.
• Perform general day-to-day maintenance on site.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Teamwork skills

Problem-solving skills

Hands-on approach

Flexibility in working hours

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!

An excellent opportunity has arisen for a Trainee Quarry Operative based at our Hard Rock Quarry, Northfield (FK6 6RB). 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 hard rock units supply all our asphalt plants and concrete plants making us self-sufficient for feed material. We also supply both deliveries and uplifts of single size aggregate, fill materials and washed/recycled material. We pride ourselves on both service and quality.

WHY JOIN OUR TEAM?

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.

We will provide you with an opportunity to gaining vocational qualifications within 12 months of starting employment with us!

We also offer job security and regular overtime paid at an enhanced rate.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Maintaining a high standard of health and safety measures on site.
• Assist current team with day to day running of crushing & screening plants.
• Maintaining a high level of housekeeping standards.
• General day to day maintenance on site.

WHAT DO WE NEED FROM YOU

• Commitment to safety health and environmental standards.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• 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