Quarry Operative

Location

Temple Quarry, 26 Ballycarngannon Road, Lisburn, Co. Antrim

Application Deadline

1 March 2026

Department

Operations and Maintenance

About Us

Breedon is a leading construction and materials group in Ireland and Great Britain with a group turnover of c. £1.6 billion per annum. We operate 2 cement plants, over 100 quarries, 50 asphalt plants, 170 ready‑mixed concrete plants, as well as a range of contract surfacing and other essential products to help our customers build the places where we all live, work, and play.

Our People are our passion; by working as One Breedon, with shared goals and a common purpose, we are making a material difference.

We are keeping it simple, making it happen, striving to improve, and showing we care.

Overview

We are currently seeking a Quarry Operative to join our team at Temple Quarry. As a Quarry Operative, you will be primarily responsible for the safe loading of lorries and stockpiles.

Responsibilities

• To comply with all Company Health, Safety and Environmental procedures and policies
• To operate and monitor equipment in a safe and efficient manner
• To perform or assist with preventative maintenance and pre‑shift inspections, repair and/or clean equipment as required
• Load lorries and ensure stockpiles are at the correct levels
• Support the housekeeping of plant, equipment, and site
• Comprehend and complete paperwork associated with this role in a timely and accurate manner
• Undertake any other duties within the quarry reasonably requested in support of site operations

Essential Criteria

• Previous knowledge and experience of working with plant and equipment in a construction environment
• Ability to operate mobile plant
• Ability to work in a team
• Ability to work flexibly to meet business needs – including early, late and weekend shifts
• Ability to multi‑task

Desirable Criteria

• Knowledge and/or experience of operating within a quarry environment
• Mechanical, hands‑on background

Benefits

• 33 days per year (including bank holidays)
• A tailored, competitive salary
• Company pension scheme
• Life Assurance Scheme
• Holiday buy scheme
• 1 day per year to volunteer with a charity of your choice (fully paid!) and fund‑matching up to £200 for charitable events
• Make a Material Difference Awards
• Employee Assistance Programme providing a wide range of health and wellbeing support 24/7
• Enhanced parental leave policy
• Option to participate in our ShareSave scheme
• Access to our employee benefits platform, giving you discounts on a wide variety of high street shops and brands
• Health & Wellbeing Initiatives
• Broad learning opportunities, training, and career progression pathways

Breedon Group is an equal opportunity and inclusive employer.

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