Multi Skilled Operative

Tarmac; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Tarmac is recruiting for a Multi Skilled Operative at our Douglasmuir Sand and Gravel Quarry, Milngavie in Glasgow. You will work with fixed and mobile plant, supporting production targets and maintaining safety standards.

The ideal candidate will have knowledge of plant and quarry operations, a UK driving licence, and be IT literate. Training is provided; the role offers a route to supervisory opportunities within a supportive team.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of Plant and ideally possess previous experience in quarry or mobile Plant operations
• Shovel and dump truck Licence – desirable
• Be flexible and able to work as part of an effective Multi-Skilled Operative team
• Be self motivated and able to motivate other colleagues in the team
• Good timekeeping – flexible as to the Units requirements
• Good communication skills – bringing problems to the attention of Line Management
• Full UK Driving Licence
• IT Literate

Responsibilities

• Working with other members of the team to ensure that customers get good quality material and on-time deliveries
• Operation of the mobile plant including articulated dump trucks, loading shovel , and excavators (mobile plant).
• Assisting the Supervisor with meeting daily/weekly production targets
• Ensuring Plant conforms with safety requirements at all times
• Health, Safety, Environmental and Quality responsibilities
• Following Health, Safety and Environmental policies and procedures
• Inspections on the Plant and acting on defects and implement remedial action
• Assisting in the maintenance regime of the Plant
• Ensuring that Plant availability is maximised
• Working to keep housekeeping around site to a high standard

Skills

Plant knowledge

Quarry experience

Shovel licence

Dump truck licence

UK Driving Licence

Communication skills

Self-motivated

IT literacy

Teamwork

Job description

Job Introduction

At Tarmac, ‘who you are’ matters. We want to get to know you. If you share our values and are proud of a job well done, collaborative in working well with others and ambitious to make things better, then have a read of what we have on offer.

Job Introduction

At Tarmac, ‘who you are’ matters. We want to get to know you. If you share our values and are proud of a job well done, collaborative in working well with others and ambitious to make things better, then have a read of what we have on offer. We are currently recruiting for a Multi Skilled Operative to join our amazing team at our Tarmac Douglasmuir Sand and Gravel Quarry, Milngavie in Glasgow. As well as Glasgow, this role is easily accessible from Cumbernauld, East Kilbride, Largs, Carluke, Kilmarnock and surrounding areas. Here at Tarmac, we are working hard to create a dynamic and inclusive environment and it’s important that our people come from a variety of different backgrounds, therefore prior technical experience isn’t always necessary for success.

Main Responsibilities

Reporting directly to the Section Manager the duties of the Multi Skilled Operative will include the day-to-day operations of fixed and mobile plant. Your role as a Multi Skilled Operative will include:

• Working with other members of the team to ensure that customers get good quality material and on-time deliveries
• Operation of the mobile plant including articulated dump trucks, loading shovel , and excavators (mobile plant).
• Assisting the Supervisor with meeting daily/weekly production targets
• Ensuring Plant conforms with safety requirements at all times
• Health, Safety, Environmental and Quality responsibilities
• Following Health, Safety and Environmental policies and procedures
• Inspections on the Plant and acting on defects and implement remedial action
• Assisting in the maintenance regime of the Plant
• Ensuring that Plant availability is maximised
• Working to keep housekeeping around site to a high standard

The Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate for the role of Multi Skilled Operative will be able to demonstrate proven experience working within an Industrial, Factory or similar environment as an operative or labourer . As well as possessing good communication skills and have a real desire in developing both operative and supervisory skills.

To succeed in this role we would expect a candidate to evidence:

• Knowledge of Plant and ideally possess previous experience in quarry or mobile Plant operations
• Shovel and dump truck Licence – desirable
• Be flexible and able to work as part of an effective Multi-Skilled Operative team
• Be self motivated and able to motivate other colleagues in the team
• Good timekeeping – flexible as to the Units requirements
• Good communication skills – bringing problems to the attention of Line Management
• Full UK Driving Licence
• IT Literate

Previous experience as a Multi Skilled Operative working in a Quarry would prove highly beneficial however this is not essential as training will be given to the right candidate.

Why Tarmac

We don't just offer a job, we offer a career.

Alongside this role, you'll 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 our Employee Communities, where you can network, learn from others, and increase your awareness of the support available to you. Our three Employee Communities are: Health and Wellbeing, Inclusion and Identity, Personal Growth and Development
• Training and development opportunities

Tarmac is committed to being a Forces ‑friendly employer. If you’re coming from a military background, we’ll support your transition and help you build a successful career with us .

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.

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Attached documents

Job Reference tarmac/TP/112/8202