Multi-Skilled Operative

Tarmac Trading Limited; Southampton; On-site; AUD 41,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Tarmac Trading Limited is recruiting for a Multi Skilled Operative at the Burnley Wharf Marine Aggregates site in Southampton. You will operate fixed and mobile plant, manage weighbridge duties, and work with the team to meet production targets while maintaining high safety and housekeeping standards.

First-hand experience with aggregates, strong communication, and a valid UK driving licence are essential; training will be provided where needed. The role is permanent and site-based.

Qualifications

• Experience driving and operating mobile plant such as Loading Shovel and Telehandler.
• Knowledge of Aggregate Operations and site procedures.
• Good Timekeeping; flexible to site operating requirements.
• Strong communication skills; raise issues to Line Management.
• Full UK manual driving licence with no more than 6 penalty points.

Responsibilities

• Operate both Fixed and Mobile Plant on site.
• Operate the Weighbridge and support related duties.
• Ensure customers receive quality material and on-time deliveries.
• Assist Supervisor with meeting daily/weekly production targets.
• Follow SHE policies and procedures.
• Maintain plant safety and housekeeping standards.
• Inspect plant, address defects, and implement remedial actions.
• Maximise plant availability and maintain site cleanliness.

Skills

Mobile plant operation

Weighbridge operation

Timekeeping

Communication skills

UK driving licence (≤6 points)

Job description

Multi Skilled Operative looking for your next permanent role? Then please read on as we may just have the role for you.

About the Role

We are currently recruiting for a

Multi Skilled Operative

to join our fantastic team at our Burnley Wharf Marine Aggregates site in Southampton.

Reporting directly to Site Manager, the

Multi Skilled Operative

will work on the day-to-day operations of mobile and fixedplant along with other site duties, you will work with the team to the site plan; ensuring that all stocks are maintained and replenished in good time along with working to keep housekeeping around site to a high standard.

Your responsibilities in this role will include (not exhaustive):

• Operating both Fixed and Mobile Plant on site
• Operating the Weighbridge
• Working with other members of the team to ensure that customers get good quality material and on-time deliveries
• Assist the Supervisor with meeting daily/weekly production targets
• Follow SHE policies and procedures
• Ensure Plant conforms with safety requirements at all times
• Health, Safety, Environmental and Quality responsibilities
• Inspections on the plant and acting on defects and implement remedial action
• Ensure that plant availability is maximised
• Working to keep housekeeping around site to a high standard

Please note that flexibility and adaptability are key to this role with Overtime available to meet with the sites production requirements.

What we are looking for

To succeed in the role of a

Multi Skilled Operative

the following is what we are looking for in a future colleague:

• Proven experience driving and operating mobile plant – Loading Shovel, Telehandler, etc
• Knowledge of Aggregate Operations
• Good Timekeeping – flexible as to the sites operating requirements
• Good Communication skills – bringing problems to the attention of Line Management
• Full UK manual car Driving Licence with no more than 6 penalty points

Previous experience working in a Wharf / Plant / Quarry / Heavy Manufacturing environment would prove highly beneficial; but 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:

• 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 iscommittedto being aForces‑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 arecommittedto creating aninclusiveenvironment for everyone.If you need any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, just let us know, we’re here to

support you.