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Job Title Digger Driver
Location: Worth Matravers, Dorset
Salary: £35,000 - £38,000 per annum
Job Type: Permanent
About the role:
We are seeking an experienced Digger Driver with a strong background in quarrying to join our team. Knowledge of Purbeck Limestone Quarrying is highly preferred. If you have the skills and expertise to operate heavy machinery in a quarry setting and understand the nuances of working with Purbeck limestone, we want to hear from you!
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Operate an excavator efficiently and safely to extract and load materials in a quarry environment.
- Perform regular maintenance checks on machinery to ensure safety and performance.
- Collaborate with management and agree the best game plan for working the quarry and dealing with the various challenges.
- Ensure compliance with all health, safety, and environmental regulations.
- Contribute to general quarry operations and support site-specific requirements.
About you:
- Proven experience operating diggers/excavators in a quarry setting (minimum 2 years).
- Familiarity with Purbeck limestone quarrying processes and challenges.
- Valid and up-to-date operator licenses and certifications.
- Strong understanding of safety standards, quarrying techniques, and equipment maintenance.
- Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
- Excellent attention to detail, with a proactive and safety-conscious attitude.
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Candidates with experience or relevant job titles of Professional Driver, Delivery Specialist, Freight Operator, Chauffeur, Transport Specialist, and Courier Driver may also be considered.
