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, 24 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

We have a new vacancy for a Trainee Shotfirer to join our team at Westleigh Quarry in Tiverton.

As Shotfirer/blasting technician you will report to the Quarry Manager at Westleigh quarry, you will work as part of the blasting team. Your core role will be planning and preparation of drilling and blasting sites and the design of the blast and compiling of the blast specification

You will adhere to and maintain strict health and safety rules and follow the safe systems of work, procedures and Shot Firing Rules you will follow all directions given by the Shotfirer and Explosive Supervisor. The role is Monday to Friday 7AM till 5PM.

What will you bring?

• A highly motivated individual with drive and enthusiasm.
• Ability to work as part of a 24 hour, 7 day a week operation as required.
• Excellent communication and team working skills
• Good organisational skills
• Ability to work to deadline
• Must not be a prohibited person under the Explosive Regulations 2014.
• Good Knowledge of Explosives and extractives.
• Ability to work to deadline, in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.
• Previous experience within a similar quarry operation is desirable.
• Relevant qualifications for example Shotfiring certificate, associated VQ.

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.