Lead Plant Operator & Safety Leader

Tarmac Trading Limited; Thurrock; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus scheme

Enhanced holiday entitlement

Contributory pension scheme

Reward website access

Job summary

Tarmac Trading Limited is seeking a Lead Operative to join the site production team in Thurrock. The role focuses on delivering exceptional SHE standards while achieving financial and operational targets.

The Lead Operative ensures safe operation of plant, daily tasks, housekeeping, and basic maintenance, coordinating labour and developing the shift team. Responsibilities include supervising contractors, ensuring quality, and maintaining KPI performance.

Qualifications

• Good oral and written English is required.
• Basic mathematical skills are desirable.
• B1 / B2 FLT licence is required.

Responsibilities

• Labour utilisation within budgeted controls.
• Training and development of team.
• Supervise team and manage contractors and haulier engagement.
• Ensure safe load optimisation.
• Prioritising planned works.
• Adhere to Health & Safety rules and meet safety targets.
• Comply with Tarmac/CRH policies and procedures.
• Support continuous improvement of SHE performance.

Skills

English proficiency

Basic maths

FLT license (B1/B2)

Tools

MS Excel

MS Word

PowerPoint

Job description

Tarmac Trading Limited is seeking a Lead Operative to join the site production team in Thurrock. The role focuses on delivering exceptional SHE standards while achieving financial and operational targets.

The Lead Operative ensures safe operation of plant, daily tasks, housekeeping, and basic maintenance, coordinating labour and developing the shift team. Responsibilities include supervising contractors, ensuring quality, and maintaining KPI performance.