Quarry Operative
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Position Overview & Specifications
Glendinning’s is a major independently owned company looking to appoint a Quarry Operative, within a leading family run business. The company operates a limestone and gritstone quarry, a large transport and maintenance department, RMC and pre-cast concrete products together with a road surfacing/contracting division.
Located at our quarry just outside Kilkhampton Nr Bude, we are looking for a full time, permanent, Quarry Operative. Ideally the candidate will have experience of working within the quarrying industry and operating heavy plant such as excavators, articulated dumptrucks and front-end loading shovels.
Any necessary training will be provided.
**PREVIOUS CANDIDATES NEED NOT APPLY**
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: From £27,458.00 per year
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
- Overtime
- Weekend availability
Supplemental pay types:
- Bonus scheme
- Yearly bonus
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Bude EX23 9LQ: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (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 Quarry Operative roles across E & J W Glendinning 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 £27,458 - £27,458 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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