Operative

Tarmac Trading Limited; Leeds; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading sustainable building materials company in Leeds is seeking an Operative to join their Dry Silo Mortar Plant team. The role involves ensuring plant safety, meeting production targets, and improving performance standards. Ideal candidates will have experience in an industrial setting and good communication skills. Tarmac offers career development, competitive benefits, and a commitment to inclusivity.

Benefits

Enhanced holiday entitlement

Contributory pension scheme

Access to discounts on retailers and holidays

Free access to Employee Assistance helpline

Training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Previous experience in an industrial or factory environment.
• Desire to develop operative and supervisory skills.

Responsibilities

• Meet daily production targets.
• Report data for quality purposes.
• Move, load, and unload products.

Skills

Communication

Job description

We have an exciting opportunity here at our Tarmac Leeds - Dry Silo Mortar Plant.

We are currently looking for an Operative to join our team.

Main Responsibilities

Reporting to our Plant Supervisor, the successful Operative will be responsible for actively participating in and taking ownership of activities to ensure plant safety, availability, production output, and quality.

You will also be responsible for:

• Meeting daily production targets.
• Reporting data for quality purposes.
• Moving, loading, and unloading products from the plant and vehicles.
• Meeting customer service requirements through accurate loading and timely vehicle turnaround.
• Continuous improvement of performance standards.
• Continuous improvement of plant and production methods.

The role requires working on a shift pattern of 5am - 2pm / 2pm - 10pm. Due to the shift pattern and location, it is essential that you have your own transport.

The Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate will have previous experience working in an industrial, factory, or similar environment, with roles such as Fork Lift Truck Operative, Multi-Skilled Operative, or Labourer. Good communication skills and a desire to develop both operative and supervisory skills are also important.

At Tarmac, we value who you are. We want to get to know you. If you share our values, are proud of your work, collaborative, and ambitious to improve, then explore what we offer. Tarmac is the UK’s leading sustainable building materials and construction solutions business, delivering infrastructure that supports economic growth and a sustainable future.

Why Us

Alongside the Operative role, we offer career development opportunities, industry-leading rewards, incentives, and benefits including:

• Enhanced holiday entitlement
• Contributory pension scheme
• Access to the Tarmac Reward website with discounts on retailers and holidays
• Free, confidential access to our Employee Assistance helpline
• Participation in our Employee Communities, including REACH (Religious, Ethnic, Cultural Heritage, LGBTQ+, Parents & Carers, Ability, Wellbeing, Female Voice, and Menopause)
• Training and development opportunities

If you're interested, click here to find out more. Are you ready to build your future with us?

Tarmac, a CRH company, is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive environment. We encourage applications from all community sectors.

Please apply promptly, as applications are reviewed quickly and the closing date may be moved forward.