General Operative

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 20 April 2026
LOCATION
Presteigne
TYPE
Full-time
LEVEL
Entry-level
CATEGORY
Operations, Quarrying and Production
This employer holds a UK Home Office sponsor license — sponsorship for this specific role is at the employer’s discretion

SKILLS

Operation of plant and machinery Cleaning of spillages Tarmac systems Day to day maintenance Health and Safety measures Risk Assessments

FULL DESCRIPTION

General Operative

At [Employer hidden — view at passion-project.co.uk], ‘who you are’ matters. We want to get to know you. If you share our values and are proud of a job well done, collaborative in working well with others and ambitious to make things better, then have a read of what we have on offer.

We are currently looking for a General Operative to join our friendly team based at our [Employer hidden] The Gore Quarry, Presteigne. This is commutable from Ludlow, Leominster, Hereford and the surrounding areas.

If you have a good work ethic and want to progress, [Employer hidden] will provide you with Training & Development gaining Tickets & Qualifications.

Here at [Employer hidden], we are working hard to create a dynamic and inclusive environment and it’s important that our people come from a variety of different backgrounds.

Job Introduction

At [Employer hidden], ‘who you are’ matters. We want to get to know you. If you share our values and are proud of a job well done, collaborative in working well with others and ambitious to make things better, then have a read of what we have on offer.

We are currently looking for a General Operative to join our friendly team based at our [Employer hidden] The Gore Quarry, Presteigne. This is commutable from Ludlow, Leominster, Hereford and the surrounding areas.

If you have a good work ethic and want to progress, [Employer hidden] will provide you with Training & Development gaining Tickets & Qualifications.

Here at [Employer hidden], we are working hard to create a dynamic and inclusive environment and it’s important that our people come from a variety of different backgrounds.

Role Responsibility

The successful candidate in this role will specifically focus on operational tasks including:

  • Operation of plant and machinery (training to be provided)
  • Cleaning of spillages
  • Learning of [Employer hidden] systems
  • Day to day maintenance, general house keeping
  • Maintenance and driving a culture of zero harm and behavioural safety
  • Compliance and awareness Health and Safety measures around the site

The Ideal Candidate

As part of an operational team, you as a General Operativewill be able to demonstrate proven experience of working within a similar environment. You will also; in the role of General Operative:

  • Have knowledge of heavy industry and ideally of aggregates; although product knowledge is not essential
  • Be flexible and self-motivated to succeed
  • Able to work as part of an effective team and motivate others
  • Have knowledge of Risk Assessments
  • Be compliant and engage with company policies, targets, goals and standards
  • IT literate

If you have experience as a General Operative from a similar industry we will support you with training.

Why Us

As well as the role of General Operativewe also offer an extensive range of career development opportunities and industry-leading rewards, incentives and benefits:

  • Bonus scheme
  • Enhanced holiday entitlement
  • Contributory pension scheme
  • Access to the [Employer hidden] Reward website with discounts on retailers, holidays, etc.
  • Access to our Employee Assistance helpline for free and confidential advice
  • Access to join our Employee Communities inc. BAME; LGBTQ+; Working Parents
  • Training and development opportunities

Interested? Why not click here to find out more?  Go on… are you ready to build your future?

[Employer hidden] is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive work environment for all employees and actively encourage applications from all sectors of the community.

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