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, we’ve 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, 25 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. That’s 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 we’re 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

Looking for a hands-on role where you can operate some of the biggest plant machinery in the UK, work across multiple key areas, and be part of one of the country’s most important quarries?

We’re looking for a General Operative to join the team at Bardon Hill Super Quarry—a site like no other. As one of only three super quarries in the UK, Bardon is at the heart of our operations, supplying high-quality aggregates that help build everything from motorways to major infrastructure.

If you’re up for working with heavy kit, keen to learn, and thrive in a dynamic, team-driven environment, this is your chance to go big.

What Makes This Role Epic?

• Scale and variety – Get stuck in across the site, from the primary crusher to the wash plant and even in the control rooms.
  
  
• Big machines, big impact – Operate Loading Shovels and ADTs, some of the largest mobile plant machinery in the country.
  
  
• Learn and grow – Training, support, and loads of development opportunities—we’ll help you get certified and upskill fast.
  
  
• Global reach, local team – Be part of Holcim, a global business with local heart and values.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Operating mobile plant (such as Loading Shovels and ADTs) safely and efficiently.

• Rotating across multiple areas: primary crusher, wash plant, stock management, and control room operations.

• Carrying out safety checks, reporting defects, and keeping the site tidy and hazard-free.

• Supporting production, ensuring smooth and efficient operations across all plant areas.

• Working closely with site managers and teammates to meet daily targets.

• Following site rules, safety protocols, and environmental guidelines to the letter.

What You’ll Bring:

• Motivation, drive, and a positive attitude—we can train the rest!

• Great team working and communication skills.

• Good organisational abilities and a focus on safety.

• Flexibility to work day and afternoon shifts as needed.

• Previous quarry or heavy industry experience is a bonus—but not essential.

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.