CORMAC comprises of CORMAC Solutions Ltd and CORMAC Contracting Ltd.
CORMAC Solutions delivers in-house services for Cornwall Council and the wider public through partnership with Town and Parish Councils, local Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) and Social Enterprise Groups, providing a complete solution and helping local communities grow and thrive in a sustainable way.
CORMAC Contracting delivers competitive solutions to all major and specialist construction challenges by working together with our clients and supply chain to enhance whole-life value while reducing total cost, improving quality and innovating. We are widely recognized as being one of the South West’s leading Civil Engineering contractors for the public and private sector.
The Aggregate and Recycling division of Cormac operates macadam hot coated stone plant, has earth and stone moving equipment within a working quarry area of some 84 hectares at Castle-An-Dinas, Penzance. It also operates 5 recycling depots throughout the county.
The Castle-an-Dinas Quarry is a key element in the supply chain of aggregates and asphalt for CORMAC and local businesses in Cornwall.
The Aggregates & Recycling team produces approximately 250,000 tons of material per annum, ranging from graded fills and sub-bases, clean aggregates used in the production of road asphalt and concrete production, hedging stone and various size aggregates for the building industries.
About the role as a Quarry operative, you would be expected to:
• To drive / operate vehicles and plant in the Quarry.
• To undertake a broad range of operational tasks including extensive practical knowledge and skills with regard to mobile and static plant.
• To ensure the safety of yourself, colleagues and the public.
• To be responsible for utilizing the appropriate personal protective equipment.
• To keep co-workers safe, follow procedures and report unsafe practice.
• To be responsible for stopping works and actively challenging unsafe practice.
• To report safety incidents including near misses.
• To ensure that good environmental practices are observed.
• To ensure all driver / vehicle records are maintained.
About you
The following qualifications and experience are essential:
1. Working knowledge of the Health & Safety at Work Act.
2. Ability to achieve NVQ2 in a relevant discipline or equivalent relevant experience.
3. Affable and polite showing good customer care skills.
4. Sound team worker, adaptable and flexible.
5. Demonstrate experience in mobile plant and machinery.
6. Demonstrate good verbal communication skills
The following qualifications and experience would be an advantage:
1. MPQC Registration or equivalent in the operation of mobile plant.
2. Practical skills in line with the delivery of a broad range of manual tasks.
3. Able to work on own initiative to resolve problems.
4. Demonstrate good problem-solving skills, the ability to react to changing situations and meet strict deadlines.
5. UK Driving license and vehicle.
Our offer to you
Salary: £27,306.00
Working Hours: 37 per week
Contract Type: Permanent
Base: CORMAC, Castle Quarry, Castle-an-Dinas, Ludgvan, Penzance TR20 8AG
Close date: Midnight Wednesday 19th August 2026
Working with us you will have an employee benefits package that includes:
• Generous pension scheme with employer contribution.
• Employee discount scheme and wellbeing events.
• Holiday starting at 23 days and increasing to 28 with service (pro-rata if part-time) with option to purchase additional, plus bank holidays
• Investment and support in your continuous training and development.
• Opportunity to become a Safeguarding Advocate, Health & Wellbeing Champion and Mental Health First Aider.
Safeguarding
We are committed to safeguarding the welfare of all our service users, clients and customers. If the role is working with vulnerable individuals and/or children and young people, you will be asked to complete a relevant DBS check to be successfully appointed to the role.
To apply
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Contact us
If you’d like to have a discussion about the role, please feel free to contact our in-house resourcing team for an informal chat about the role.
Thank you for your interest in supporting our important work at Cormac
About the Team
It’s an exciting time to support our work at Cormac Solutions. We are driving growth and innovation across Cornwall and beyond. Our projects are maintaining the connectivity and beauty of Cornwall, enhancing the natural and built environment. We are passionate about ensuring the county has a sustainable infrastructure for all our local residents and visitors. Our project work spans highways development and construction design as well as environmental and conservation programmes that protect Cornwall’s natural heritage.
Working with us, you will be joining a talented team of professionals working collaboratively to bring positive improvements and regeneration to the county. You’ll be rewarded with investment in your professional development and the chance to develop your career creatively with involvement in our diverse projects portfolio. Please follow this link to find out more about us.
Skills Required
- Working knowledge of the Health & Safety at Work Act.
- Ability to achieve NVQ2 in a relevant discipline or equivalent relevant experience.
- Affable and polite with good customer care skills.
- Sound team worker, adaptable and flexible.
- Demonstrated experience in mobile plant and machinery.
- Good verbal communication skills.
- MPQC registration or equivalent in operation of mobile plant.
- Practical skills for a broad range of manual tasks.
- Able to work on own initiative to resolve problems.
- Good problem-solving skills and ability to react to changing situations and meet strict deadlines.
- UK driving licence and vehicle.
What We Do
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