Quarry Operative
Holcim UK
Shotts · posted 1 August 2026
Job type
full time
Location
Shotts, Scotland
About Holcim
We are leaders in supplying innovative, sustainable building solutions to the UK construction industry; building progress for people and the planet.
Since 1858, weve helped shape the UK; powering the construction of homes and hospitals, roads and railways, schools and cities alike.
Our mission is to make sustainable construction a reality, through purposeful action that tackles real carbon and climate challenges. We are dedicated to helping Britain grow and thrive - by doing the right thing, doing it together, and making a difference.
Holcim UK Company Benefits
Competitive Salary, plus bonus, 24 days holiday + your local bank holidays (with options to increase) and other benefits -
all recognising the contribution you bring
Be valued and supported, working as part of a highly respected team in a business that has a huge
focus on Health & Safety
We care about you and your family. Thats why we offer
enhanced family benefits, including maternity, paternity, and adoption leave . We understand that your personal life and family well-being are just as important as your career, so were committed to supporting you every step of the way.
Be part of something bigger with our "Women Empowered - Stronger Together Mentor Program," designed to
support, inspire, and uplift women across the business .
Free 24/7 remote GP service for you and your household , offering medical advice, prescriptions, referrals, and same-day appointments.
Opportunities for
career progression both at home and abroad
Join our affinity groups selected by and populated by our employees which
bring together employees
with similar backgrounds and interests to have powerful influence on the workplace
Staff discounts
including special rates for garden landscaping products
The Opportunity We are looking for a General Operative / Mobile Plant Operative to join a busy and well-established operation at Duntiland. This is a permanent, full-time opportunity working within a fast-paced production environment where safety, teamwork, and reliability are highly valued.
The role offers variety across mobile plant operation, fixed plant duties, and site operations, with opportunities to develop your skills across equipment including ADT, loading shovel, and excavator machinery. With overtime available, structured shift patterns, and the chance to be part of a busy operation, this is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys hands-on work and being part of a collaborative site team.
What You'll Be Doing Safely operate mobile plant equipment including ADT, loading shovel, and other machinery while carrying out daily safety inspections
Support the operation of fixed production plant and assist with product dispatch and quality control processes
Maintain high housekeeping standards across the site, ensuring work areas remain clean, tidy, and hazard free
Monitor production activities, report breakdowns or stoppages, and work closely with site management and maintenance teams
Carry out routine plant inspections and support the efficient day-to-day running of the operation
Who you are You have previous experience working within a similar industrial, quarry, recycling, aggregates, or heavy plant environment
You are confident operating mobile plant machinery.
You enjoy working as part of a team and communicate effectively with colleagues and site management
You are organised, safety-conscious, and able to work efficiently in a fast-paced operational environment
We are committed to building a diverse environment and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. You will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability or age.
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all recognising the contribution you bring
Be valued and supported, working as part of a highly respected team in a business that has a huge
focus on Health & Safety
We care about you and your family. Thats why we offer
enhanced family benefits, including maternity, paternity, and adoption leave . We understand that your personal life and family well-being are just as important as your career, so were committed to supporting you every step of the way.
Be part of something bigger with our "Women Empowered - Stronger Together Mentor Program," designed to
support, inspire, and uplift women across the business .
Free 24/7 remote GP service for you and your household , offering medical advice, prescriptions, referrals, and same-day appointments.
Opportunities for
career progression both at home and abroad
Join our affinity groups selected by and populated by our employees which
bring together employees
with similar backgrounds and interests to have powerful influence on the workplace
Staff discounts
including special rates for garden landscaping products
The Opportunity We are looking for a General Operative / Mobile Plant Operative to join a busy and well-established operation at Duntiland. This is a permanent, full-time opportunity working within a fast-paced production environment where safety, teamwork, and reliability are highly valued.
The role offers variety across mobile plant operation, fixed plant duties, and site operations, with opportunities to develop your skills across equipment including ADT, loading shovel, and excavator machinery. With overtime available, structured shift patterns, and the chance to be part of a busy operation, this is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys hands-on work and being part of a collaborative site team.
What You'll Be Doing Safely operate mobile plant equipment including ADT, loading shovel, and other machinery while carrying out daily safety inspections
Support the operation of fixed production plant and assist with product dispatch and quality control processes
Maintain high housekeeping standards across the site, ensuring work areas remain clean, tidy, and hazard free
Monitor production activities, report breakdowns or stoppages, and work closely with site management and maintenance teams
Carry out routine plant inspections and support the efficient day-to-day running of the operation
Who you are You have previous experience working within a similar industrial, quarry, recycling, aggregates, or heavy plant environment
You are confident operating mobile plant machinery.
You enjoy working as part of a team and communicate effectively with colleagues and site management
You are organised, safety-conscious, and able to work efficiently in a fast-paced operational environment
We are committed to building a diverse environment and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. You will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability or age.
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