Heavy Machinery Operator
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Position Overview & Specifications
We currently have opportunities for experienced Machine/Plant Operators to join our team in our Shap Pink Quarry, Shap. The successful candidates will form part of the existing team who are responsible for the production plant, and responsibilities will include operating large, quarry machinery such as articulated dump trucks, front end loading shovels, 360 excavators and feeding the crushers and screeners.
*PLEASE DO NOT APPLY IF YOU DO NOT HAVE QUARRYING EXPERIENCE OR SIMILAR*
Requirements:
- Experience of working in a similar role within the Industry
- Being able to work as part of a team, but with the ability to use own initiative
- Take ownership of your own job role and responsibilities
- Exceptional communicative skills and interpersonal skills
- A Flexible approach to work
Pay and Benefits Package for a Machine/Plant Operator
- Salary dependent on experience **TBC at interview**
- Company Pension Scheme
- In-house training will be given but we expect industry experience.
- Holidays: 20 days per annum plus Bank Holidays
- Long-term Security within a family business.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: From £12.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Company pension
- On-site parking
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- Overtime
- Weekend availability
Experience:
- Excavator: 2 years (required)
Licence/Certification:
- UK Licence (required)
Work Location: In person
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Heavy Machinery Operator roles across Armstrong Aggregates Ltd's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £12 - £12 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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