Quarry Multi-Skilled Operator – Hands-On & Safety‑Driven

Tarmac; Shoreham-by-Sea; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus scheme

Enhanced holiday entitlement

Contributory pension scheme

Reward website discounts

Employee Assistance helpline

Employee Communities

Training and development opportunities

Job summary

Tarmac Thrislington Quarry in County Durham is recruiting a Multi Skilled Operative to support safe, efficient production of dry aggregates. This hands-on role suits someone with an industrial/plants background who enjoys responsibility and developing technical skills.

Based at Thrislington Quarry, Ferryhill, the position involves operating mobile plant, assisting with weighbridge duties, and working with a close operational team in a safety-focused environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in industrial, quarry, factory or aggregates environments is preferred.
• Mobile plant experience (shovel/ADT/excavator) is desirable but not essential.
• A proactive, flexible approach and strong teamwork skills.
• Good communication and timekeeping.
• Willingness to learn new skills and develop supervisory capability.
• Understanding of risk assessments and safe systems of work is beneficial.
• IT literacy and a full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Operate mobile plant and site machinery (dumpers, loading shovels, static plant).
• Support daily production targets and on-time customer deliveries.
• Carry out routine plant maintenance and housekeeping.
• Assist with weighbridge duties.
• Work closely with supervisors and team members to maximise plant availability.
• Champion high standards of health, safety, environmental and quality performance.
• Promote a strong behavioural safety and zero-harm culture on site.

Skills

Quarry experience

Mobile plant

Teamwork

Communication

Learning agility

Risk assessments

IT literacy & license

Tools

Shovel licence

Plant tickets

Job description

Tarmac Thrislington Quarry in County Durham is recruiting a Multi Skilled Operative to support safe, efficient production of dry aggregates. This hands-on role suits someone with an industrial/plants background who enjoys responsibility and developing technical skills.

Based at Thrislington Quarry, Ferryhill, the position involves operating mobile plant, assisting with weighbridge duties, and working with a close operational team in a safety-focused environment.