Ready to take your heavy machinery experience underground? Join our client’s team as a Mining Operator, with specialist training, a salary that grows as you develop and a comprehensive benefits package.

Mining Operator - Underground

Winsford, Cheshire, CW7 2PE

• £48,055.17 per annum, increasing to £49,811.09 once competent
• Full-time, permanent
• Weekly rotating shifts
• Immediate start available
• Closing date: 16th October 2026

Shift Pattern

You will work a weekly rotating shift pattern:

• Monday-Friday, 6am-2pm
• Monday-Thursday, 12pm-10pm
• Monday-Thursday, 8pm-6am

The Role

Our client operates the UK’s largest operational salt mine, producing rock salt that helps keep the country moving during winter. Alongside mining, they use the underground spaces created through extraction to store important documents and artefacts.

They are looking for experienced heavy machinery operators to join a supportive team that values collaboration, respect and integrity.

You’ll operate equipment including Joy Continuous Miners and CAT 988 loaders, working closely with the Shift Manager to meet production targets while maintaining high standards of safety and product quality. Full training on specialist mining equipment will be provided for candidates with relevant heavy plant experience.

What You’ll Do

• Operate large machinery safely and efficiently in an underground environment
• Support continuous production, transport and processing activities
• Follow statutory and company safety requirements, including the Mines Regulations 2014
• Contribute ideas to improve safety, health and productivity
• Assist with ground control works, ventilation and infrastructure maintenance
• Maintain product quality and help optimise rock salt processing

What We’re Looking For

• At least 3 years’ experience in heavy industry, quarrying, tunnelling or a similar environment
• Proven experience operating large machinery, such as loaders, excavators or continuous miners
• A strong commitment to safety and compliance
• Flexibility to adapt to varied tasks and rotating shifts
• A good standard of secondary education
• Joy Continuous Miner experience would be an advantage, although training is available for suitable candidates

What You’ll Get

Alongside specialist training and a supportive working environment, you’ll receive:

• 26 days’ holiday plus bank holidays
• Private healthcare, discounted Nuffield Health gym membership and 24/7 online GP access
• Life assurance at 4 times your salary and pension contributions totalling up to 20% (12% employee and 8% employer)
• Employee assistance programme for you and the people you live with, including counselling and support with personal, family and practical concerns
• Bike and Technology schemes, a SIP share scheme, and financial planning and support
• Annual on-site medicals and flu vouchers
• Eye tests and basic prescription frames

How to Apply

If you have the skills and experience required for this position, click ‘apply’ today and check your inbox for an email providing more information on how to tailor your application and provide a cover letter or any supporting documents.

Other suitable skills and experiences may include: Heavy Plant Operator, Quarry Operative, Underground Miner, Tunnelling Operative, Loader Operator, Excavator Operator, Continuous Miner Operator, Heavy Equipment Operator.