Tarmac
Multi Skilled Operative
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Job Introduction
At Tarmac, ‘who you are’ matters. We want to get to know you. If you share our values and are proud of a job well done, collaborative in working well with others and ambitious to make things better, then have a read of what we have on offer.
We are looking for a Multi Skilled Operative to join our friendly team based at Tarmac Crown Farm Sand & Gravel Quarry, near Northwich. This is accessible from Winsford, Northwich, Middlewich, Rudheath, Barnton, Frodsham, Chester, Crewe, Sandbach, Congleton and the surrounding areas.
Here at Tarmac, we are working hard to create a dynamic and inclusive environment and it’s important that our people come from a variety of different backgrounds.
Main Responsibilities
The role of Multi Skilled Operative is part of a key team of Operatives producing dry aggregates material for the construction industry. As well as delivering best in class Health, Safety, Environmental and Quality performance for our Plant operations, as Multi Skilled Operative you will specifically focus on operational tasks including:
- Working with aggregates on site and operating machinery, mobile plant and marine dredging plant (including loading shovels, excavator and dumper)
- Weighbridge duties
- Loading shovel (mobile plant)
- Day to day maintenance of the plant, maintaining the highest levels of housekeeping
- Training and operation on static plant operations to help drive plant optimisation
- Working in a team to ensure that customers get good quality material and on-time deliveries
- Ensuring that Plant availability is maximised
- Assisting the Supervisor with meeting daily/weekly production targets
- Maintaining and driving a culture of zero harm and behavioural safety
- Compliance and awareness Health and Safety measure around the site
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The Ideal Candidate
Suitable candidates for the role Multi Skilled Operative will be able to demonstrate proven experience preferably working within a similar aggregates environment or an Industrial or Factory environment as an Operative or Labourer.
As part of an operational team, the ideal candidate for the role of Multi Skilled Operative will also:
- Experience working within a Health and Safety based environment
- Good timekeeping and time management essential
- Experience of operating mobile plant including Loading Shovel, Dumper and Excavator
- Have knowledge of Risk Assessments (ideally within role of Operative)
- Be flexible and happy to work as part of an effective Multi-Skilled Operational team, adapting to different tasks within the overall team
- Be self motivated and able to motivate colleagues within the team
- Good communication skills
- Knowledge and experience of the industry, mobile plant and quarrying preferred but not essential
- Previous experience in mobile plant operations as a Multi Skilled Operative beneficial but not essential as training will be given to the successful candidate
- Full UK Driving Licence
- Be IT literate
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Why Tarmac
We don't just offer a job, we offer a career.
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.
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Job Reference tarmac/TP/232604/8074
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