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Trainee Shotfirer

Irlam Associates

Posted a day ago, valid for 16 days

Lockerbie, Dumfries and Galloway DG11 3PH

£20,000 - £24,000 per annum

Full Time

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Sonic Summary

Kick-start your career as a Trainee Shotfirer with a leading employer in the commercial explosives sector.
This role offers opportunities for career development while covering various quarries across the North of England.
Key responsibilities include supporting blast specifications, ensuring health and safety compliance, and acting as the first point of contact for customers.
Candidates should be willing to work outdoors and possess a valid driving license; experience as a machine Shotfirer is ideal but not required.
The position offers a competitive salary, though specific figures are not listed in the job description.

Kick-start your career as a Trainee Shotfirer with an internationally acclaimed employer - a powerhouse within the commercial explosives sector. With multiple sites across the UK, this role promises career development and progression opportunities in an amazing sector.This position will be covering a large area of the North of England across various different quarries.As a Trainee Shotfirer, your primary role will involve the following responsibilities:

Supporting the deliverance of high-quality blast specifications in collaboration with the Explosive Supervisor
Ensuring rigorous implementation of the company’s robust health, safety, and environmental policies
Reporting all near misses and accidents in accordance with company procedures
Acting as the first point of contact for customers on the designated quarry sites
Collaborating as part of the onsite services team to prepare blasts in line with client requirements and safety regulations

As a Trainee Shotfirer, you need:

To be willing and able to work in all conditions outdoors - this is essential
A valid driving license
Experience as a machine Shotfirer - this would be ideal, though not essential

If you're ready to drive your career forward as a Trainee Shotfirer, we can’t wait to see your updated CV.

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