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 Mountsorrel Quarry, in Quorn, near to Loughborough in Leicestershire. This role is commutable from Quorn, Loughborough, Leicester, Melton Mowbray, Coalville, Shepshed, Syston, Glenfield, Ibstock, Sileby, Kegworth, Nottingham, Derby, Grantham, Matlock, Tunstead, Dene, Ashbourne, Oakham, Bardon Hill and the 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 Processing Supervisor. The Multi Skilled Operative will work on the day-to-day operations of crushing and screening fixed plant, carrying out housekeeping tasks and maintaining high safety standards.
Your responsibilities as the Multi Skilled Operative will include (not exhaustive):
1. Operating the crushing and screening plant
2. Operating Mobile Plant on site
3. Working to keep housekeeping around site to a high standard
4. Working with other members of the team to ensure that customers get good quality material and on-time deliveries
5. Assist the Supervisor and Lead Operator with meeting daily/weekly production targets
6. Follow SHE policies and procedures
7. Ensure Plant conforms with safety requirements at all times
8. Health, Safety, Environmental and Quality responsibilities
9. Inspections on the plant and acting on defects and implement remedial action
10. Ensure that plant availability is maximised
This position is a Backshift role working Monday – Thursday with a 3pm start time and Fridays, 12pm start. Overtime will be available to meet with our site’s production needs.
For your training period you will be on DAYS (6am start) in order for you to gain complete knowledge and understanding of Site Operations.
The Ideal Candidate
To succeed in the role of a Multi Skilled Operative the ideal candidate will be able to demonstrate proven experience operating crushing and screening plant and use of SCADA systems. They will also be able to evidence:
11. Strong IT skills
12. Knowledge of Plant and previous experience in fixed plant operations
13. SCADA Systems experience – preferred
14. Good Timekeeping – flexible as to the site requirements
15. Good Communication skills – bringing problems to the attention of Line Management
16. 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; but this is not essential as training will be given to the right candidate via our PODP programme.
Why Tarmac
In addition to this role we also offer an extensive range of career development opportunities and industry-leading rewards, incentives and benefits including:
17. Bonus scheme
18. Enhanced holiday entitlement
19. Contributory pension scheme
20. Access to the Tarmac Reward website with discounts on retailers, holidays, etc.
21. Access to our Employee Assistance helpline for free and confidential advice
22. 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
23. Training and development opportunities