Shotfirer/Explosives Supervisor

On-site in Derby·Full-time·Added 7 days ago (last checked 9 Nov)

Breedon Group

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Our summary

Work mode: On-site, Derby
Contract: Permanent, full-time hours
Closing date: Apply by Friday 27 November
Holiday: 25 days holiday + bank holidays

Skills

Geotechnical

Pay & benefits

What you'll get

Benefits

Contributory Company Pension Scheme
25 days annual leave, plus bank holidays on top
Holiday Purchase Scheme, up to 5 days per holiday year
Digital GP Scheme
Volunteer Scheme
Share Saver Scheme
Company Life Assurance Scheme
Enhanced Maternity, Adoption & Paternity Scheme
Access to our Employee Assistance Programme for health and wellbeing support
Discounts on a wide range of products through our employee benefits platform
Broad learning opportunities and career progression pathways

Diversity Statement:
At Breedon Group, we are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where diversity is valued. We believe in equality of opportunity for all and encourage applications from a diverse range of candidates.

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If you're looking for a role that challenges you, offers progression, and contributes to building better futures, we'd love to hear from you. This position is an opportunity to grow your career within a supportive and dynamic environment at Breedon Group.

Application Process:
Ready to make a meaningful difference? Apply now by submitting your CV. We look forward to considering your application and potentially welcoming you to our team.

The role

About Breedon Group:
Breedon Group plc is a leading vertically integrated construction materials group in Great Britain, Ireland, and the USA. We're dedicated to providing high-quality materials and services for the construction industry, with a commitment to safety, sustainability, and innovation. Joining Breedon means becoming part of a team that values excellence and is committed to making a positive impact.

We are currently hiring for an Shotfirer/ Explosives Supervisor, based at our Cloud Hill Quarry. This role will report into the Quarry Manager.

What you'll do

The role will involve face profiling, marking out shots, designing the blast specification, safe transfer and storage of explosives.
Other duties will include the charging and firing of production shots and liaising with the driller.
Candidates must demonstrate a strong attitude to health and safety and demonstrate a sound understanding of shot firing operations.
Duties will require maintenance and placements of bunding pre and post blast.

Key Responsibilities

You will also ideally be working towards or have gained their NVQ level 3 in shot firing, MPQC shot firing/explosives supervision card.

Skills & Expertise

Although not essential, it would benefit to have quarry passports and tickets for: 50T Excavators, loading shovels, and 40T articulated dumpers.
Although not essential, it would benefit to have geotechnical training and knowledge.