Operative

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

Job summary

A leading construction material company is looking for a skilled Operative in Swadlincote. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in a production and dispatch environment, with strong communication skills and a focus on safety. Responsibilities include achieving production targets and ensuring timely dispatch. This full-time role offers a rotating shift pattern and competitive benefits including a bonus scheme and training opportunities.

Benefits

Bonus scheme

Enhanced holiday entitlement

Contributory pension scheme

Access to Tarmac Reward website with discounts

Access to Employee Assistance helpline

Training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven experience working in a similar production and dispatch environment.
• Experience with manual handling.
• Ability to thrive 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 to meet customer expectations.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Good communication skills

Strong numeracy

Strong teamwork and collaboration skills

Safety-conscious

Detail-oriented

Flexible and reliable

Strong work ethic

Tools

Diesel counterbalance forklift truck licence

Job description

Overview

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.

Responsibilities

• 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. The site is easily accessible from Coalville, Loughborough, Lichfield, Cannock, Rugeley, Stafford, Burton Upon Trent, Derby, Castle Donnington, Melton Mowbray, Solihull and the surrounding areas.

In addition to this role we also offer an extensive range of career development opportunities and industry-leading rewards, incentives and benefits 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 & carers, Ability, Wellbeing, Female voice and menopause
• Training and development opportunities

Interested? Why not click here to find out more? Go on... are you ready to build your future?

Tarmac, a CRH company, is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive work environment for all employees and actively encourage applications from all sectors of the community.

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