Roadstone Operative Tunstead Quarry (Buxton) Hands-on role | Mobile Plant | 4 on / 4 off rotating shifts | Days & Nights Are you an experienced mobile plant operator looking for a stable, well-paid role at a major UK quarry? Do you enjoy working as part of a close-knit operational team, with clear shift patterns and time off built in? If youre safety-focused, reliable and take pride in a job done right, this could be the role for you. Were looking for a Roadstone Operative to join our team at Tunstead Stone (Quarry), Buxton, one of the UKs largest and most advanced quarrying operations. What the Role Involves As a Roadstone Operative, youll play a vital role in keeping our stone operations moving efficiently. Youll operate mobile plant to support road and rail deliveries, ensuring materials are moved, loaded and stockpiled safely and in line with daily sales demand. This is a practical, varied role, where you may also support quarry operations and cleaning activities within stone processing plants when required. Location: Tunstead Quarry, Buxton Easily commutable from Buxton, Macclesfield, Stockport, Dronfield, Manchester, Sheffield, Chesterfield, Leek, Stoke-on-Trent and surrounding areas Hours & Shifts: 42 hours per week Rotating 4 on / 4 off shift pattern 2 x 12-hour days, then 2 x 12-hour nights, followed by 4 days off Your Key Responsibilities Reporting to the Stone Production Manager, youll be responsible for: Safe and accurate loading of HGVs and rail wagons Operating mobile plant efficiently to meet fuel and performance targets Ensuring materials are tipped and stockpiled in line with site standards Supporting blending, stock replenishment and product availability Maintaining high standards of housekeeping and plant cleanliness Capturing and recording stock movements accurately Supporting investigations into quality issues and customer complaints Working strictly in line with health, safety, environmental and quality procedures Reporting near hits, hazards and safety defects promptly Safety comes first in everything you do. What Were Looking For Youll be a proactive and reliable operator with experience working in a quarry, aggregates or heavy industry environment. Youll ideally have: Experience operating loading shovels and dumpers Good working knowledge of mobile plant and aggregate products Ability to carry out manual cleaning duties in processing plants Strong awareness of SHE procedures and safe systems of work Good attention to detail and ability to keep accurate records Basic numeracy and reporting skills NVQ Level 2 in Specialised Plant & Machinery (desirable, not essential) Good communication skills and a strong team ethic A proven track record of being reliable, punctual and safety-focused Why Join Tarmac? At Tarmac, who you are matters. Were a leading UK supplier of construction materials, with a proud heritage and a strong focus on safety, sustainability and continuous improvement. Our people are at the heart of what we do, and were committed to creating a safe, inclusive and supportive working environment where everyone can thrive. We value people who are: Proud of their work Collaborative team players Ambitious to learn and improve We actively welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and are building a workforce that truly reflects the communities we serve. We dont just offer a job, we offer a career. Alongside this role, youll 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 youre coming from a military background, well support your transition and help you build a successful career with us. Were 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, were 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 dont wait too long! tarmac tarmaccareers Aggregates operative quarryoperative multiskilledoperative asphaltoperative plantjobs quarrying quarryingoperations asphalt asphaltjobs Buxton Macclesfield Stockport Dronfield Manchester Sheffield Chesterfield Leek Stoke-on-TrentLI-RE1 Tarmac Trading Limited