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Trainee Quarry Operative

Tillicoultry Quarries
Posted a month ago, valid for 4 days
Location

Haddington, East Lothian EH41, Scotland

Salary

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Contract type

Full Time

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  • Tillicoultry Quarries is seeking a Trainee Quarry Operative for their Longyester Sand & Gravel Quarry, offering excellent career development opportunities.
  • Candidates should be customer-focused, reliable, and able to work well in a team within a busy outdoor environment.
  • The position requires a willingness to work regular overtime and possession of a full driving license.
  • A competitive salary is offered, along with enhanced overtime rates and various employee benefits, including 30 days of annual leave.
  • No prior experience is specified, making this an ideal opportunity for those looking to start a career in the quarrying industry.
ARE YOU LOOKING FOR A CAREER CHANGE WITH EXCELLENT DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES?

TQ NEEDS YOU TO JOIN OUR TEAM!


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 31 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 Longyester Sand & Gravel Quarry. 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 350 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 gaining 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
  • Maintaining a high level of housekeeping standards.
  • General day to day maintenance on site.
  • Maintaining a high standard of health and safety measures on site.

WHAT DO WE NEED FROM YOU?
  • 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 increment reward when qualified
  • 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!


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