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Loading Shovel Operative
Job Introduction
Loading Shovel Operative
Nosterfield Sand and Gravel Quarry, North Yorkshire
Monday – Thursday: 6:30am – 5:15pm | Friday: 6:30am – 4:30pm (1-hour break)
Are you an experienced Loading Shovel Operative looking for your next opportunity?
At Tarmac, we are looking for a motivated and safety-focused individual to join our friendly team at Nosterfield Sand and Gravel Quarry in North Yorkshire. This location is easily accessible from Ripon, Thirsk, Harrogate, Darlington, Stockton-on-Tees, Middlesbrough, York and the surrounding areas.
As a key member of our operations team, you’ll play an important role in producing high-quality aggregate materials that support the construction industry while maintaining the highest standards of health, safety, environmental and quality performance.
What you’ll be doing
As a Loading Shovel Operative, your responsibilities will include:
- Managing a busy stockyard, loading wagons and blending materials to specification
- Operating mobile plant machinery, including a loading shovel
- Working with aggregates and supporting daily quarry operations
- Collaborating with colleagues to ensure customers receive quality products and on-time deliveries
- Carrying out site safety, geotechnical and maintenance inspections as part of the wider team
- Promoting and maintaining a culture of zero harm and behavioural safety
- Ensuring compliance with site health, safety and environmental requirements
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What we’re looking for
We’re looking for someone with experience in a similar aggregates, quarrying, industrial or factory environment who can demonstrate a proactive and safety-conscious approach to work.
You’ll ideally have:
- Wheeled Loading Shovel licence (essential)
- Previous quarrying and mobile plant operating experience (advantageous)
- Strong communication skills
- Ability to work effectively as part of a team
- Flexible approach and willingness to support operational requirements
- Positive attitude and desire to develop both operational and supervisory skills
- Knowledge of Risk Assessments and Safe Systems of Work (HIRA)
- Excellent timekeeping and a dependable work ethic
- Confidence to raise safety concerns and contribute to continuous improvement
- Full UK Driving Licence
At Tarmac, who you are matters. We want to get to know you. If you take pride in a job well done, enjoy working collaboratively with others and are ambitious to make things better then we’d love to hear from you.
We are committed to creating a dynamic, inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive. Our people come from a wide range of backgrounds and experiences, and we believe that diversity helps us build stronger teams and better results.
Join Tarmac and help us build the future, safely and sustainably.
Why Tarmac
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Alongside this role, you'll have access to industry-leading rewards, development opportunities, and a culture that puts people first, including:
- Bonus scheme
- Enhanced holiday entitlement
- Contributory pension scheme
- Access to the Tarmac Reward website with discounts on retailers, holidays, etc.
- Access to our Employee Assistance helpline for free and confidential advice
- Access to join our Employee Communities (employee networks) we currently have nine communities inc. (REACH) Religious, Ethnic, Cultural Heritage, LGBTQ+, Parents & carers, Ability, Wellbeing, Female voice and menopause
- Training and development opportunities
Tarmac is committed to being a Forces-friendly employer. If you’re coming from a military background, we’ll support your transition and help you build a successful career with us.
We’re proud to be part of CRH, and even prouder to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for everyone. If you need any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, just let us know, we’re here to support you.
Ready to build your future?
Click ‘Apply’ to get started. Please note: we sometimes close roles early due to high interest, so don’t wait too long!
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Tarmac Trading Limited
Job Reference: tarmac/TP/115/7881
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