Multi Skilled Operative

Tarmac Trading Ltd; Barham; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction materials company is looking for an experienced Multi Skilled Operative in Kent. The role involves operating both fixed and mobile plant, ensuring site safety, and meeting production targets. Candidates must have a full UK manual driving licence and experience with mobile plant operations. Additional responsibilities include maintaining high housekeeping standards and supporting the team to deliver quality materials. The company offers a bonus scheme, enhanced holidays, and a contributory pension scheme.

Benefits

Bonus scheme

Enhanced holiday entitlement

Contributory pension scheme

Discounts on retailers

Access to Employee Assistance helpline

Training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven experience driving and operating mobile plant (e.g., Loading Shovel, Telehandler).
• Knowledge of aggregate operations.
• Good timekeeping and adaptability to operational needs.

Responsibilities

• Operating fixed and mobile plant on site.
• Working collaboratively with the team to provide customers with high quality materials.
• Completing Health, Safety, Environmental and Quality-related duties.

Skills

Operating mobile plant

Communication skills

Timekeeping

Education

Full UK manual car driving licence

Job description

Multi Skilled Operative - Kent

Are you an experienced Multi Skilled Operative looking for your next permanent opportunity? If so, this could be the role for you.

About the Role

We are currently recruiting for a Multi Skilled Operative to join our fantastic team at our site in Kent.

Reporting directly to the Site Manager, you will support the day to day operations of both mobile and fixed plant, alongside general site duties. You will work closely with the wider team to deliver the site plan, ensuring stock levels are maintained, production targets are met, and housekeeping is kept to a high standard.

Key Responsibilities

• Operating fixed and mobile plant on site
• Operating the weighbridge
• Working collaboratively with the team to provide customers with high quality materials and on time deliveries
• Supporting the Supervisor in achieving daily and weekly production targets
• Following all SHE (Safety, Health & Environment) policies and procedures
• Ensuring plant operations meet all safety requirements
• Completing Health, Safety, Environmental and Quality-related duties
• Conducting plant inspections, reporting defects and supporting remedial actions
• Maximising plant availability through safe and efficient operation
• Maintaining excellent housekeeping standards across the site

Flexibility and adaptability are key, with overtime available to support the site's production demands.

What We're Looking For

Essential:

• Proven experience driving and operating mobile plant (e.g., Loading Shovel, Telehandler)
• Knowledge of aggregate operations
• Good timekeeping and adaptability to operational needs
• Strong communication skills, including raising issues with management
• A full UK manual car driving licence with no more than 6 penalty points

Desirable (training provided for the right candidate):

• Previous experience in a Wharf, Plant, Quarry, or Heavy Manufacturing environment

Why Tarmac

• 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

We're 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, we're here to support you.

Ready to build your future?

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Tarmac Trading Limited