Quarry Operator

Salary :

€46,500 - 46,500 yearly

Company : Ls Professional Placements

Job Type : Full Time

Cork, Ireland

Job Description - Quarry Operator

Quarry Operator

Salary: €46500 per annum

Location: Co Cork

Position: Permanent full time

Accommodation available if needed in a shared house - €400 per Month

Overview

Our client, a well-established, family-run quarrying and plant hire business operating in the South West of Ireland. Are seeking a reliable and safety-conscious Quarry Operator to join their team.

The role

In this role, you will safely operate heavy machinery, support our ready-mix concrete and aggregate production, and assist in maintaining a highly efficient, community-focused local operation.

Key Responsibilities

Heavy Equipment Operation: Safely operate excavators, loaders, haul trucks, and mobile crushing/screening plants.

Material Processing: Monitor, load, and adjust processing equipment for sandstone and limestone aggregates, ready-mix concrete, and agricultural lime.

Haulage & Dispatch Support: Assist with the loading of company and customer trucks, trailers, and low loaders.

Routine Maintenance: Conduct daily pre-start checks, grease and lubricate equipment, and report mechanical defects promptly.

Safety & Standards Compliance: Adhere strictly to Irish health and safety regulations (HSA), site-specific safety policies, and mandatory PPE requirements.

Requirements & Qualifications

Experience: 1–2 years of experience operating heavy plant machinery in a quarry, sand/gravel pit, or civil engineering environment.

Certifications: Valid EU/Irish driver's license. Relevant CSCS (Construction Skills Certification Scheme) cards for specific machinery (e.g., 360 Excavator, Loading Shovel) are highly desirable.

Physical Demands: Physically fit, comfortable working outdoors in all Irish weather conditions, and capable of manual handling tasks.

Skills: Excellent spatial awareness, a mechanical mind for basic equipment upkeep, and a cooperative, safety-first attitude.

Please click on Apply or email your CV to [email protected] with the subject line "Quarry Operator"

Note: This role is not offering permit sponsorship. Applicants must have a valid work permit or rights to work in Ireland.

If you do not hear back within 2 weeks of your application, please consider your application unsuccessful.

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