Multi Skilled Operative

Tarmac; West of England; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus scheme

Enhanced holiday entitlement

Contributory pension scheme

Reward website access

Employee Assistance helpline

Employee Communities

Job summary

Tarmac is recruiting a Multi Skilled Operative for the Stancombe Quarry and Asphalt Plant near Bristol. You will join an internal team to operate fixed or mobile plant, plan the mixing program, manage stocks, and help ensure on-time deliveries.

The ideal candidate has industrial experience, good communication, and a willingness to develop supervisory skills. A UK driving licence and IT literacy are important assets.

Qualifications

• Experience in an industrial or quarry/factory environment.
• Good communication skills and a desire to develop operative and supervisory skills.
• Full UK Driving Licence required or essential.

Responsibilities

• Operate fixed or mobile plant as part of the team and support the production plan.
• Ensure stock levels are maintained and replenished to meet deadlines.
• Assist in meeting daily/weekly production targets and maintain safety standards.
• Maintain plant, inspect for defects, and implement remedial actions as needed.
• Keep site housekeeping to a high standard and support maintenance routines.

Skills

Plant knowledge

Shovel licence

Dump truck licence

UK driving licence

IT literate

Team player

Timekeeping

Communication skills

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 Stancombe Quarry and Asphalt Plant, which is located in Flax Bourton, Bristol. This role is commutable from Weston‑Super‑Mare, Bristol, Chepstow, Newport, Cardiff, Gloucester 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.

Role Responsibility

Reporting directly to the Section Manager, the duties of the Multi Skilled Operative will include the day-to-day operations of either fixed or mobile plant. The aurry 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 a Multi Skilled Operative will include:

• Working with other members of the team to ensure that customers get good quality material and on-time deliveries
• Operation of the mobile plant including rigid and articulated dump trucks and 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 we would expect a candidate to evidence:

• Knowledge of Plant and ideally possess previous experience in quarry or mobile Plant operations
• Shovel and dump truck 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
• Previous experience as a Multi Skilled Operative; working in a quarry 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 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.

Ready to build your future?

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