Multi Skilled Operative

TN United Kingdom; Lanark; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a dedicated Multi Skilled Operative to join their team at a quarry in Lanark. This role involves operating mobile plant and machinery, ensuring safety and quality standards while collaborating with a motivated team. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication skills and a willingness to learn, contributing to the production of essential dry aggregates for the construction industry. With a commitment to career development and an inclusive work environment, this opportunity promises growth and valuable experience in a dynamic field.

Benefits

Bonus Scheme

Enhanced Holiday Entitlement

Contributory Pension Scheme

Employee Discounts

Confidential Employee Assistance Helpline

Access to Employee Networks

Training and Development Opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in an industrial or factory environment is preferred.
• Good communication skills and a desire to develop operative skills.

Responsibilities

• Operate mobile plant and machinery while ensuring safety compliance.
• Conduct inspections and implement remedial actions as needed.
• Collaborate with the team to meet production targets.

Skills

Plant Operations Knowledge

Communication Skills

Self-Motivation

Team Collaboration

Timekeeping

Education

Full UK Driving License

Shovel License (Desirable)

Job description

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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 team at the Tarmac Newbigging Sand & Gravel Quarry in Lanark, South Lanarkshire. The site is accessible from Glasgow, Peebles, Broughton, Falkirk, Grangemouth, Broxburn, Larkhill, Motherwell, Carluke, Bellshill, Hamilton, Kirkintilloch, Rutherglen, Bishopbriggs, and surrounding areas.

At Tarmac, we are committed to creating a dynamic and inclusive environment, welcoming candidates from diverse backgrounds. Prior technical experience isn’t always necessary for success.

Role Responsibilities

Reporting directly to the Operations Manager, the Multi Skilled Operative will be part of a team producing dry aggregates for the construction industry, ensuring top health, safety, environmental, and quality standards.

1. Collaborate with team members to ensure quality and timely deliveries.
2. Operate mobile plant and machinery.
3. Assist the Supervisor in meeting production targets.
4. Ensure plant safety compliance at all times.
5. Maintain health, safety, environmental, and quality responsibilities.
6. Conduct inspections, identify defects, and implement remedial actions.
7. Assist in plant maintenance.
8. Maximize plant availability.
9. Maintain high standards of site housekeeping.

The Ideal Candidate

The successful candidate will have experience in an industrial or factory environment, good communication skills, and a desire to develop operative and supervisory skills.

We expect candidates to demonstrate:

1. Knowledge of plant operations, preferably in quarry or mobile plant environments.
2. Flexibility and ability to work effectively in a team.
3. Self-motivation and ability to motivate others.
4. Good timekeeping and flexibility regarding unit requirements.
5. Strong communication skills to raise issues with management.
6. Full UK driving license.
7. IT literacy.
8. Shovel license (desirable, training provided).

Previous experience in quarry or asphalt plant operations is beneficial but not essential, as training will be provided.

Why Tarmac

We offer extensive career development opportunities, industry-leading rewards, incentives, and benefits including:

• Bonus scheme
• Enhanced holiday entitlement
• Contributory pension scheme
• Discounts via Tarmac Reward website
• Confidential Employee Assistance helpline
• Access to employee networks (e.g., REACH, LGBTQ+, Wellbeing, etc.)
• Training and development opportunities

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Created on 08/05/2025 by TN United Kingdom