Operative

Tarmac; Bristol; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction company in Bristol is seeking a motivated Operative to join their dynamic team. You will be responsible for achieving production targets, ensuring accurate dispatch, and supporting various site operations while adhering to safety protocols. The ideal candidate should have experience in a production environment, communication skills, and a mobile plant licence for forklift trucks. In addition to a competitive salary, you will have access to bonuses, enhanced holidays, and training opportunities.

Benefits

Bonus scheme

Enhanced holiday entitlement

Contributory pension scheme

Discounts on retailers, holidays, etc.

Employee Assistance helpline

Qualifications

• Proven experience within a production and dispatch environment.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, team-focused environment.
• Flexible and reliable with a strong work ethic.

Responsibilities

• Achieve daily production targets.
• Record and report quality data.
• Load/unload products from plant and vehicles.
• Ensure accurate and timely dispatch to meet customer expectations.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives across the site.

Skills

Good communication skills

Strong numeracy

Teamwork and collaboration skills

Safety-conscious

Detail-oriented

Tools

Mobile plant licence for diesel counterbalance forklift truck

Job description

Are you a skilled and motivated Operative looking to take the next step in your career?Join our dynamic team where your experience will be valued, and your contribution will make a real impact every day.

As an Operative, you’ll play a vital role in our site operations, reporting directly to the Site Supervisor.You’ll be hands-on across various areas including raw materials, storage, production, dispatch, and housekeeping — all while maintaining the highest safety standards in line with CRH and SHE protocols.

Due to the site’s location, having your own transport is highly recommended.

Your day-to-day responsibilities will include :

What You’ll Be Doing

• Achieving daily production targets
• Recording and reporting quality data
• Loading / unloading products from plant and vehicles
• Ensuring accurate and timely dispatch to meet customer expectations
• Supporting continuous improvement initiatives across the site

What We’re Looking For

The ideal Operative will be able to demonstrate proven experience working within a similar production and despatch environment. In addition, experience in any of the following areas would be beneficial to your application :

• Good communication skills and strong numeracy
• A mobile plant licence for diesel counterbalance forklift truck
• Strong teamwork and collaboration skills
• Previous experience with manual handlingWe’re also looking for someone who :
• Is safety-conscious and detail-oriented
• Thrives in a fast-paced, team-focused environment
• Is flexible and reliable with a strong work ethic

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 the 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 opportunitiesWe’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 tosupport you.

Ready to build your future?

Click ‘Apply’ to get started. Please note : we sometimes close roles early due to high interest, so don’t wait too long!

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