General Plant Operator - Cornwall, United Kingdom - Colas Ltd

Colas Ltd

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Cornwall, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

Job Introduction:

Carnsew Quarry (part of the Colas Ltd Group) is a quarrying business based near Falmouth, in Cornwall.

We now have a requirement for an experienced General Plant Operator to join the team, offering a competitive salary and employee benefits.

Main Responsibility:

The main element of the role is to drive quarry mobile plant, you will work in compliance with the requirements of the Quarry Regulations 1999, Health and Safety at Work Act 1974,statutory obligations, company instructions, Manager's Rules and safe working practices.

You'll also maintain excellent personal skills and manage daily health, safety, and environmental impacts to the highest standard.

Ensure the proper execution of production requirements with due regard to instructions and advice given by Quarry Management and specialists.
Operate plant and equipment in strict compliance with manufacturer's instructions in a safe and considerate manner with due regard to the workplace and the environment,
Perform daily checks on plant and machinery as required.
Completion of required paperwork in line with company requirements.
Assist maintenance staff when requested with the maintenance of plant and equipment.
Undertake sentry duties during blasting activities as required.
Attend inductions / toolbox talks / all appropriate briefings

To succeed in this role, you'll need to demonstrate a strong work ethic, have good communication skills, be flexible and adaptable and be able to work as an effective part of the team.

Ideally, you'll have experience of working in the quarrying industry and have geotechnical awareness.

Qualifications:

Quarry Mobile Plant Tickets

Driving Licence (not essential)

Package Description:

As well as a highly competitive salary, Colas offers some great benefits with this role, including:

A generous pension contribution
Life assurance cover (x4 basic salary)
25 days annual leave + bank holidays (with the option to buy/sell more)
Flexible working policy
Opportunity to study towards a professional qualification fully funded
Ongoing training and personal/professional development
Discounts on car leasing, holidays, cinema tickets, restaurants and much more through our online employee benefits portal

About the Company:

Colas Ltd are a UK subsidiary of the global Colas Group, which operates in over 50 countries worldwide and employs over 55,000 people including over 1500 in the UK across multiple sites.

We are specialists in highways construction and have been involved in large scale UK and international construction projects within the highways, airfields and marine sectors as well as offering highways maintenance services and manufacturing our own innovative surfacing products.

We hold a 'Gold Investor in People' award for continuously developing and rewarding our employees, offering excellent career potential.

Colas is fully committed to promoting equality and diversity and maintaining a culture of fairness, transparency and respect for all employees, clients, communities, suppliers, contractors and other stakeholders.

Colas aims to be inclusive, meet diverse needs and promote awareness and ownership in the workplace and the communities in which we serve.

Colas values the strength and differences that a diverse workforce brings to the organisation and believes that by harnessing these differences, we will foster a productive environment where equity and mutual respect are intrinsic, where talents are being fully utilised and organisational goals are met.

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Salary £12.70 per hour
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Frequency Hourly
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Job Reference colas/TP/14261/827
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Contract Type Permanent
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Closing Date 27 December, 2023
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Job Category Labour (skilled & unskilled)
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Business Unit Equipment & Quarries
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Location Cornwall, United Kingdom
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Posted on 27 November, 2023