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Date Added: Sat 28/02/2026

Quarry Operative

Gunnislake, UK
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Company: HEIDELBERG MATERIALS AG

Job Type: Permanent

Salary: Negotiable

General Operative

Full Training Provided | Opportunity to Gain FLT & Shovel Skills

Are you practical, reliable, and looking for a role where you can develop new skills and grow within a supportive team? We are recruiting General Operatives to join our Production and Loading/Distribution departments.

This is a hands-on role where every day is different, and full in-house training will be given.

About the Role

As a General Operative, you will support both production operations and loading/distribution activities, ensuring our products are produced, handled, and dispatched to the highest possible standards.

You will be responsible for:

Production Activities

  • Operating high-speed bagging lines.

  • Supporting production lines, including forklift tasks (once trained).

  • Ensuring high-quality, retail-ready output.

  • Completing all in-process documentation accurately.

  • Following the daily production plan with precision.

Loading & Distribution Activities

  • Moving stock safely and efficiently.

  • Loading heavy goods vehicles ready for dispatch.

  • Working accurately from picking tickets.

Additional Responsibilities

  • Providing cover for trained forklift or shovel drivers after completing training.

  • Conducting regular bagging line checks and ensuring machinery runs efficiently.

  • Maintaining excellent Health & Safety standards at all times.

  • Full training and support will be provided for all operational tasks.

Key Accountabilities

  • Work accurately to daily production schedules.

  • Ensure all paperwork and documentation is completed and up to date.

  • Maintain consistent product quality.

  • Optimise bagging line performance and address basic maintenance needs.

  • Contribute positively to a safe, tidy, and high-performing working environment.

Qualifications & Experience

Essential

  • Current Counterbalance Forklift Certificate
    (Training can be provided if required.)

Desirable

  • Experience in a production, warehouse, or distribution environment.

What We Offer

  • Full in-house training

  • Opportunity to progress into forklift or shovel operations

  • Supportive team environment

  • Long-term career prospects

Rewards & Benefits

We're proud to be recognised as an Employer of Choice, with accreditations including:

Armed Forces Covenant (Gold) | Disability Confident | 5% Club (Platinum) | Mates in Mind | Clear Assured | STEM Ambassador |MPQC Member

  • Competitive Package: Salary, bonus incentives, generous pension, and life assurance

  • Work-Life Balance: 27 days holiday (plus bank holidays), agile/flexible working, holiday purchase, and sabbatical options

  • Family-Friendly Policies: Enhanced support for maternity, paternity, adoption, IVF, neonatal care, and menopause

  • Inclusive Culture: Paid volunteering day and active employee communities (LGBTQ+, Women in STEM, Armed Forces, and more)

  • Wellbeing & Development: Employee Assistance Programme, retail discounts, and continuous learning opportunities

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