Multi Skilled Operative

Tarmac; Stockport; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus scheme

Enhanced holiday entitlement

Contributory pension scheme

Discounts on retailers, holidays, etc.

Employee Assistance helpline

Job summary

Tarmac in Stockport is seeking a Multi Skilled Operative to join our Bredbury Asphalt Plant. You will contribute to day-to-day plant operations, health, safety, environment and quality standards while delivering quality materials to customers.

The successful candidate will have a background in industrial or factory environments, good communication skills and a flexible, team‑oriented approach. Full UK driving licence and IT literacy are required.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of plant operation and safety practices.
• Shovel licence is desirable.
• Ability to work effectively within a multi-skilled team.
• Self-motivated with the ability to motivate others.
• Good timekeeping and reliability.
• Clear communication with line management and colleagues.
• Full UK driving licence is essential.
• Basic IT literacy for site systems.

Responsibilities

• Mixing asphalt to specification.
• Work with teammates to ensure quality materials and on-time deliveries.
• Operate weighbridge duties.
• Operate loading shovel (mobile plant).
• Assist in meeting daily/weekly production targets.
• Ensure the plant complies with safety requirements.
• Adhere to Health, Safety, Environmental and Quality policies.
• Assist in plant maintenance and housekeeping.

Skills

Plant knowledge

Shovel licence

Teamwork

Self-motivation

Timekeeping

Communication skills

Driving licence

IT literacy

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.

We are currently recruiting for a Multi Skilled Operative to join our amazing team at our Tarmac Bredbury Asphalt Plant, Stockport . As well as Stockport , this role is easily accessible from Oldham, Bolton, Blackburn, St Helens, Warrington, Chester, Crewe, Stoke on Trent, Macclesfield, Huddersfield a nd 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.

Role Responsibility

Reporting directly to the Operations Manager the duties of the Multi Skilled Operative will include the day-to-day operations, as well as delivering best in class Health, Safety, Environmental and Quality performance for our Plant operations. As a Multi Skilled Operative you will specifically focus on operational tasks including:

• 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 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 of Multi Skilled Operative we would expect a candidate to evidence:

• Knowledge of Plant and ideally possess previous experience in mobile Plant operations
• Shovel 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

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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Tarmac Trading Limited

Job Reference tarmac/TP/109/8157