Job Introduction
Are you a Multi Skilled Operative looking for your next permanent role? Then please read on as we have a fantastic opportunity for you.
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 ‘Phase 3’ Loadout 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, Derby, 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 Plant Supervisor. The Multi Skilled Operative will work on the day-to-day operations driving mobile plant, operating the weighbridge and other site duties, you will work with the team to the site plan, you will ensure that stocks are maintained and replenished in good time.
Your responsibilities as the Multi Skilled Operative will include (not exhaustive):
1. Operating the weighbridge
2. Operating Mobile Plant on site
3. Working with other members of the team to ensure that customers get good quality material and on-time deliveries
4. Assist the Supervisor with meeting daily/weekly production targets
5. Follow SHE policies and procedures
6. Ensure Plant conforms with safety requirements at all times
7. Health, Safety, Environmental and Quality responsibilities
8. Inspections on the plant and acting on defects and implement remedial action
9. Ensure that plant availability is maximised
10. 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 – ADT (Articulated Dump Truck), Loading Shovel etc
The role is a Backshift role with the shift times being 15:00 – 01:00 with overtime available to meet with our site’s production needs
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:
11. ESSENTIAL - Loading Shovel – ADT - Telehandler – digger – over 10 tonne – you must hold 1 or more licences
12. Strong IT skills
13. Knowledge of Plant and previous experience in mobile plant operations
14. Weighbridge Operations
15. Good Timekeeping – flexible as to the site requirements
16. Good Communication skills – bringing problems to the attention of Line Management
17. 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.
For your probationary period you will be on DAYSin order for you to gain complete knowledge and understanding of Weighbridge and Site Operations
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:
18. Bonus scheme
19. Enhanced holiday entitlement
20. Contributory pension scheme
21. Access to the Tarmac Reward website with discounts on retailers, holidays, etc.
22. Access to our Employee Assistance helpline for free and confidential advice
23. 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
24. Training and development opportunities