Quarry Workers and Related Operatives
Quarry workers erect supports in underground workings, set and detonate explosives to loosen rocks and set up and operate drilling equipment to extract minerals (other than coal) from the ground, and operate machinery to wash, crush or separate stone and ores.
More about this Career
Average Salary
£28769
New workers start around £19939. Normal pay is £28769 per year. Highly experienced workers can earn up to £46775.
Jobs
247
Job counts include both employed and self-employed persons, and do not distinguish between full- and part-time jobs.
Daily Tasks
Skills Employers are looking for
Soft skills
Soft skills are non-technical skills that include how you interact with colleagues, solve problems, and manage your work
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Critical Thinking
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Active Learning
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Learning Strategies
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Monitoring
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Active Listening
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Speaking
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Reading Comprehension
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Mathematics
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Writing
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Science