Multi Skilled Operative

Tarmac Trading Limited; Newbridge; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Tarmac is recruiting a Multi Skilled Operative for the Hillwood Asphalt Plant in Newbridge, near Edinburgh. You will work with an internal team to plan the mixing program and maintain stock levels to support on-time deliveries.

The ideal candidate has proven experience in an industrial environment, good communication skills, and a willingness to develop both operative and supervisory capabilities. A shovel license is desirable; a full UK driving licence and IT literacy are required.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in an industrial, factory or similar environment as an operative or labourer.
• Good communication skills; able to report issues to line management.
• Knowledge of Plant and a Shovel License is desirable.
• Willingness to develop both operative and supervisory capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Report to Plant Supervisor and manage day-to-day operations of fixed or mobile plant.
• Plan mixing program and maintain/replenish stocks.
• Mix asphalt to specification; ensure quality and on-time deliveries.
• Weighbridge duties and loading shovel operations.
• Assist Supervisor with meeting daily/weekly production targets.
• Ensure compliance with safety, health, environmental and QA policies.
• Maintain high standard of housekeeping around the site.

Skills

Plant ops

Shovel license

Driving license

IT literacy

Mobile plant exp

Team communication

Job description

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 Hillwood Asphalt Plant, in Newbridge, near Edinburgh. This role is easily accessible from Dunfermline, Grangemouth, Kirkcaldy, Stirling, Dalkeith and the 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 Plant Supervisor. Duties of the Multi Skilled Operative will include the day-to-day operations of either fixed or mobile plant. The asphalt plant operator will work with an internal team to plan the mixing program, they will ensure that stocks are maintained and replenished in good time.

Your role as an Multi Skilled Operative will include (not exhaustive):

• Mixing asphalt to specification
• Working with other members of the team to ensure that customers get good quality material and on-time deliveries
• Weighbridge duties
• Loading shovel (mobile Plant)
• Assisting the Supervisor with meeting daily/weekly production targets
• Ensuring Plantconforms with safety requirements at all timesHealth, Safety, Environmental and Quality responsibilitiesFollowing Health, Safety and Environmental policies and proceduresInspections on the Plant and acting on defects and implement remedial actionAssisting in the maintenance regime of the PlantEnsuring that Plant availability ismaximisedWorking 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 PlantShovel License – desirable
• Good timekeeping – flexible as to the Units requirementsGood communication skills – bringing problems to the attention of Line Management
• Previous experience in mobile Plant operations
• Full UK DrivingLicenceIT Literate
• Previous experience as a Multi Skilled Operative working in an Asphalt Plant 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 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 opportunitiesTarmac 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.