Multi Skilled Operative

Tarmac; Rothbury; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus scheme

Enhanced holiday entitlement

Contributory pension scheme

Employee Assistance helpline

Employee Communities access (REACH)

Training and development opportunities

Job summary

Tarmac at Harden Quarry near Rothbury, Northumberland, seeks a hands‑on Multi Skilled Operative to join our production team. You’ll work outdoors operating heavy plant, supporting safe and efficient aggregates production and helping meet daily targets.

We offer training and progression in a supportive environment, with benefits including bonus schemes, enhanced holiday entitlement, a contributory pension, and wellbeing support.

Qualifications

• Must be safety‑conscious and able to follow health and safety procedures.
• Ability to work in a team and also independently when required.
• Willingness to learn and adapt to changing operational needs.
• Full UK driving licence is required; licences for Loading Shovel/ Excavator preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operate mobile plant including Loading Shovels, Excavators and Mobile Crushers.
• Support safe and efficient production of aggregates.
• Conduct routine plant inspections and day‑to‑day maintenance.
• Train and operate static plant equipment to optimise production performance.
• Carry out weighbridge duties where required.
• Ensure customer orders are delivered on time and to specification.

Skills

Safety-conscious

Teamwork

Problem solving

Flexibility

Communication

Education

Full UK driving licence

Loading Shovel Licence (preferred)

Excavator Licence (preferred)

Tools

Loading Shovel

Excavator

Mobile Crusher

Plant maintenance

Job description

Job Introduction

Multi Skilled Operative

Harden Quarry, Biddlestone near Rothbury, Morpeth, Northumberland

Looking for a hands‑on role where no two days are the same? Do you enjoy working outdoors, operating heavy plant, solving problems, and being part of a team that keeps operations running safely and efficiently? If you're motivated, reliable, and looking to build a long‑term career in a successful industry then this could be the role for you!

We're looking for a Multi Skilled Operative to join our team at Harden Quarry in Biddlestone, near Rothbury, Northumberland. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with experience in quarrying, construction, manufacturing, industrial operations, plant operation, labouring, or similar environments who wants to develop their skills and progress their career.

What You'll Be Doing

As a Multi Skilled Operative, you'll play a key role in the production of high-quality aggregates that support major construction and infrastructure projects across the region. Your responsibilities will include:

• Operating mobile plant, including Loading Shovels, Excavators and Mobile Crushers
• Supporting the safe and efficient production of aggregates
• Conducting routine plant inspections and day‑to‑day maintenance
• Training and operating static plant equipment to optimise production performance
• Carrying out weighbridge duties where required
• Working closely with colleagues to ensure customer orders are delivered on time and to specification
• Supporting the achievement of daily and weekly production targets
• Maximising plant availability and operational efficiency
• Maintaining excellent housekeeping standards across the site
• Promoting and championing a strong safety‑first culture
• Following health, safety, environmental and quality standards

What We're Looking For

We're interested in individuals who are practical, safety-conscious, team-oriented and keen to learn. Ideally you will have experience gained within the quarrying, aggregates, construction or other heavy industry operating mobile plant such as Loading Shovels, Excavators or Crushers however if you’re open to working on site using heavy Plant equipment then we can provide training.

Suitable candidates will also have:

• Positive approach to adhering to health and safety procedures and safe systems of work
• Ability to do general plant maintenance and operational tasks
• Capability to work as part of a team but also to work independently when required
• Flexible and adaptable approach to changing operational needs
• Confidence to communicate issues and solutions to supervisors and colleagues
• Experience using IT systems and digital tools
• Commitment to maintaining high standards of safety and performance
• Full UK driving licence
• Loading Shovel Licence (preferred)
• Excavator Licence (preferred)
• Knowledge of Risk Assessments, Safe Systems of Work (SSOW), HIRA and Permit-to-Work systems (advantageous)

Located near Rothbury, Northumberland, this role is also accessible from Alnwick, Amble, Cresswell, Ashington, Otterburn, Wooler, Bamburgh, Blyth and surrounding areas.

Why Tarmac

This is more than just an operator role. It's an opportunity to join a supportive team, develop new skills, gain valuable plant experience and build a rewarding career within a successful and growing business. We invest in our people and provide training and development opportunities to help you reach your potential.

At Tarmac, 'who you are' matters. We want to get to know you. If you're proud of a job well done, enjoy working collaboratively, share our values and are always looking for ways to improve and make things better then we'd love to hear from you.

At Tarmac, we're committed to creating a diverse, inclusive workplace where everyone can be themselves and succeed. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences.

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 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.

Ready to build your future?

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Tarmac Trading Limited

Tarmac Trading Limited

Attached documents

Job Reference tarmac/TP/112/8026