Despatch/Weighbridge Operative

Job description:

Position: Despatch/Weighbridge Operative

Location: McQuillan Quarries, Dromore

Responsible to: Transport Manager

Contract type: Full-time, permanent

Salary: Competitive

Working hours: Monday to Friday (06:00 to 16:30) including overtime at the weekends (on rota basis)

Why work for McQuillan Companies?

McQuillan Companies is a family-run business based in Northern Ireland, delivering a diverse range of construction, environmental and facilities management services across the public, private and commercial sectors. Our expertise spans civil engineering, road surfacing, demolition and quarrying, including the supply of premium aggregates and bituminous materials, alongside total waste management, and accredited environmental testing. We also provide year-round outdoor and facilities maintenance services such as winter gritting, outdoor cleaning, landscaping, property restoration and insurance reinstatement.

McQuillan Quarries have been associated with high-quality materials and service for generations. This tradition has ensured that we are now leading suppliers of bituminous products, high PSV aggregate and construction fill materials. Our two asphalt coating plant locations outside Belfast and Dromore Co. Down have state of the art manufacturing facilities allowing us to supply our own contracting division whilst comfortably servicing a public market for any blacktop material needs. With materials testing labs at both depots, we ensure the supply of quality products that meet British and European standards.

We offer a range of benefits including:

• Competitive salaries and overtime (where applicable)
• An excellent employee pension scheme
• 31 days of annual leave
• Working as a part of a dynamic group of professionals who excel at maintaining regulatory standards while fostering a supportive and welcoming environment
• Excellent development, learning and training opportunities
• Participation in a range of team building activities
• Employee Initiatives (Social & Fundraising activities)
• Free onsite parking

Overall objectives

We seek to appoint a Despatch/Weighbridge Operative to join our busy and expanding team within McQuillan Quarries.

If you are looking for a career opportunity within a growing business that includes a range of benefits, in a dynamic and engaging working environment then McQuillan Companies is the place for you.

This role will require someone with a 'can do' attitude, a commercial approach and demonstrable attention to detail. The successful candidate will report to the Transport Manager and must be hardworking, reliable, and possess excellent communication & interpersonal skills. In return you will be awarded a competitive salary, variety within your role, the ability to build upon your existing experience within the profession and the opportunity to work within a friendly and supportive team.

Key responsibilities:

• Liaising with customers regarding delivery dates, times and directions to site;
• Receiving and processing customer orders for aggregates and bituminous products;
• Liaising with Transport Management to ensure efficient utilisation of lorries;
• Handling sales enquiries;
• Dealing with enquiries effectively and efficiently;
• Providing after sales support.

Essential Criteria:

• English & Maths GCSE (or equivalent) at grade C or above
• Ability to multitask, prioritise and plan to meet tight deadlines to achieve required targets
• Attention to detail
• Competent levels of computer literacy
• Good at information seeking and handling
• Organisational & time management skills
• Strong communication and relationship building skills

Desirable criteria:

• Have a good knowledge of the construction industry.

Due to the location of the Quarry a full driving licence and own transport is essential.

Closing date for all applications is:Friday 4th September 2026.

This job description should not be regarded as conclusive or definite. It is a guideline within which the individual jobholder works. It is not intended to be rigid or inflexible and may alter as the Companys strategic direction changes.

Skills:
Strong communication skills Excellent time management skills Attention to detail Experience in similar role Team player Ability to solve problems

Benefits:
Competitive salaries and overtime An excellent employee pension scheme Working as a part of professionionals L&D opportunities Employee Initiatives

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