Mobile Plant Operator

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IRISH SALT MINING & EXPLORATION CO LTD

LOCATION: CARRICKFERGUS, CO. ANTRIM

POSITION: MOBILE PLANT OPERATOR

PERMANENT FULL TIME – £ 35,300 + overtime

Job Ref: PO/0426

The Role:

Due to continued growth, Irish Salt Mining requires a full-time plant operator at the Kilroot Salt Mine in Carrickfergus. This involves driving 40 tonne articulated dump trucks and other heavy plant in the underground salt mine.

Essential Criteria:

• Minimum 1 years previous experience in operating mobile plant.
• Ability to comply with safety regulations, instructions and risk assessments.
• Must be able to complete pre-start checks on machinery.

Desirable Criteria:

• Experience of operating a Front-End loading shovel and other heavy plant
• Previous experience working in a quarry or mining environment would be advantageous.
• Current driving licence.

Hours of Work:

41 hours per week Monday to Friday Dayshift starting 0600hrs.

In return the company offers:

• Competitive rate of pay
• Available overtime at time and a half and double time on Sunday
• Company pension scheme
• Company health care scheme after 1 year of service
• Life insurance

To apply for this position please send an up to date CV.

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