Operative

Tarmac Trading Ltd; Burton upon Trent; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction materials company in Burton upon Trent is seeking a motivated Operative. This full-time role involves ensuring production targets are met, managing dispatch processes, and upholding safety standards. Ideal candidates should have experience in a production setting, strong communication skills, and a forklift licence. Join a dynamic team offering development opportunities and a supportive work culture.

Benefits

Bonus scheme

Enhanced holiday entitlement

Contributory pension scheme

Employee discounts

Employee Assistance helpline

Training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven experience working in a production and despatch environment.
• Is safety-conscious and detail-oriented.
• Thrives in a fast-paced, team-focused environment.

Responsibilities

• Achieve daily production targets.
• Record and report quality data.
• Load/unload products from plant and vehicles.
• Ensure accurate and timely dispatch.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Good communication skills

Strong numeracy

Teamwork and collaboration skills

Manual handling experience

Tools

Diesel counterbalance forklift truck licence

Job description

Ready for Your Next Challenge as an Operative?

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 Manager. 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.

This is a full-time role working on a rotating shift pattern of 6am - 2pm, 2pm - 10pm, 10pm - 6am

Due to the site's location and shift times, having your own transport is highly recommended.

What You'll Be Doing

Your day-to-day responsibilities will include:

• 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 handling

We'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 Join Us?

• Be part of a supportive and forward-thinking team
• Work in a role where no two days are the same
• Opportunities to grow and develop your skills

If you're ready to bring your energy, experience, and commitment to a role where you'll be truly valued - we'd love to hear from you.

The role is based at our Swains Park plant in Swadlincote, Derbyshire.

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 join our Employee Communities (employee networks) we currently have nine communities inc. (REACH) Religious, Ethnic, Cultural Heritage, LGBTQ+, Parents & carriers, Ability, Wellbeing, Female voice and menopause
• Training and development opportunities

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?

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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Tarmac Trading Limited