Excavator Operator – Hatfield Quarry

Department

Materials

Location

Hatfield Quarry

Contract Duration

Salary / Rate

Closing Date

29/10/26

Description

Working in a busy production environment, you will play a key role in the safe, efficient and cost-effective operation of the quarry, helping to ensure materials are produced to the required quality and delivered to meet customer demands.

This is a varied, hands-on role, primarily operating a 50-tonne 360 excavator, alongside supporting general plant maintenance, housekeeping and wider site operations. You will be instrumental in maintaining high standards of Health, Safety and Environmental compliance while helping maximise plant availability and production performance.

What will you be doing?

Your main responsibility will be the safe and efficient operation of a 50-tonne 360 excavator. Other duties will include:

• Adhering to and actively promoting Cemex’s Health and Safety standards.
• Monitoring equipment, site conditions and production activities to identify potential issues.
• Ensuring all activities under your control comply with relevant legislation, company policies and procedures.
• Helping to maximise plant availability and minimise operational downtime.
• Maintaining high operational standards and ensuring materials meet customer quality requirements.
• Maintaining good housekeeping standards across the department and work areas.
• Carrying out planned maintenance on static processing plant.
• Completing daily excavator inspections and reporting defects, maintenance issues or other concerns promptly.
• Supporting wider quarry operations and working collaboratively with colleagues to achieve production targets.

What we're looking for

We are looking for someone who is practical, flexible and enthusiastic, with a positive attitude and the ability to work effectively as part of a busy team.

You will take pride in your work, understand the importance of safe working practices and be willing to develop your skills across a range of mobile plant and quarry operations.

Essential requirements

• A strong commitment to Health, Safety and Environmental standards.
• Full, valid certification to operate a 50-tonne excavator.
• Good practical experience and knowledge of excavating and removing material from water.
• Training and qualifications in mobile plant operation, with a willingness to undertake further training where required.
• Good communication skills and the ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• A flexible, reliable and enthusiastic approach to work.
• The ability to work safely and efficiently in a busy production environment.
• A proactive approach to plant and equipment care, maintenance reporting and site housekeeping.
• A willingness to develop new skills and support other areas of the operation.

Desirable experience

• Previous experience in an aggregates, quarrying or similar production environment.
• Experience operating other mobile plant and fixed processing plant.
• Loading shovel experience, particularly feeding processing plant hoppers and loading LGVs.
• An understanding of relevant industry Health, Safety and Environmental requirements.

This is an excellent opportunity to join an established quarry team in a varied, hands-on role where you can build your experience across mobile plant operation, processing plant maintenance and wider quarry operations.

At Cemex, safe working practices, teamwork and operational excellence are central to everything we do. You will have the opportunity to contribute to the success of the site while developing your skills within a supportive operational team.

If you are an experienced excavator operator who takes pride in working safely, efficiently and reliably, we would love to hear from you.

Why join us?

Cemex is a global building materials company with operations across the UK. You'll be joining an established team with opportunities to develop your skills and build a long-term career within the business.

Cemex offers a comprehensive range of employee benefits, designed to ensure that you are rewarded for embracing our values and for your contribution in helping us to achieve our vision.

• As well as a competitive salary and an annual pay review, you will be eligible for one of our bonus schemes.
• Save for your future with our flexible pension plan
• Life assurance policy providing financial peace of mind for your family and loved ones
• Enjoy a healthy work life balance with paid leave and bank holidays
• Develop your skills, knowledge and experience throughout your career with us
• Look after your physical and mental health with support available for whenever it may be needed
• Enjoy a range of discounted shopping including cycle2work scheme
• Paid time off for volunteering activities to support local communities

Find out more about the full range of employee benefits on offer at Cemex:

https://www.cemex.co.uk/about-us/careers/your-career/employee-benefits

Join the team at Cemex UK today

We are proud of our history and our status as a long-standing partner to the industry and the communities we work in and alongside. Our UK business employs around 2,000 people and we are committed to creating an environment that fosters collaboration, creativity, and innovation, where every team member has the opportunity to make a meaningful impact. Joining the Cemex team is an exciting adventure where you have the power to shape your career.

To today, please contact: [email protected]

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