Job Introduction
Tarmac is the UK’s leading sustainable building materials and construction solutions business. Our innovative products and solutions not only deliver the infrastructure needed to grow the UK economy today but also help to create a more sustainable built environment for the country’s long-term future.
We are currently recruiting for a Multi Skilled Operative to join our fantastic team at our Tarmac Halecombe Quarry and Asphalt Plant, Frome, South West and Wales. As well as Frome, this role is easily accessible from Nunney, Shepton Mallet, Warminster, Trowbridge, Bath, Midsomer Norton, Gillingham, Glastonbury and surrounding areas.
We’re 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
Reporting directly to the Section Manager the duties of the Multi Skilled Operative are 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.
Your responsibilities as the Multi Skilled Operative will include (not exhaustive):
1. Operation of the mobile plant including rigid and articulated dump trucks and loading shovel
2. Working with other members of the team to ensure that customers get good quality material and on-time deliveries
3. Assist the Supervisor with meeting daily/weekly production targets
4. Follow SHE policies and procedures
5. Ensure Plant conforms with safety requirements at all times
6. Health, Safety, Environmental and Quality responsibilities
7. Inspections on the plant and acting on defects and implement remedial action
8. Ensure that plant availability is maximised
9. Working to keep housekeeping around site to a high standard
The ideal candidate will be able to demonstrate proven experience driving and operating mobile plant – Loading Shovel etc - over 10 tonne
The Ideal Candidate
To succeed in the role of a Multi Skilled Operative the following is what we are looking for in a future colleague:
10. Experience of driving a Loading shovel or Articulated Dump Truck
11. Experience of Loading Vehicles would be highly advantageous
12. Knowledge of Plant and previous experience in mobile plant operations
13. Good Timekeeping – flexible as to the site requirements
14. Good Communication skills – bringing problems to the attention of Line Management
15. Full UK manual car Driving Licence with no more than 6 penalty points
Previous experience working in a Plant / Quarry environment would prove highly beneficial in this role.
Why Tarmac
In addition to the role of Multi Skilled Operative we also offer an extensive range of career development opportunities and industry-leading rewards, incentives and benefits including:
16. Bonus scheme
17. Enhanced holiday entitlement
18. Contributory pension scheme
19. Access to the Tarmac Reward website with discounts on retailers, holidays, etc.
20. Access to our Employee Assistance helpline for free and confidential advice
21. 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
22. Training and development opportunities