Relief Operative

Tarmac Trading Ltd; St Albans; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction company in the South East is seeking a Relief Readymix Operative to ensure safe and efficient operations across various sites including Tilbury and St Albans. This hands-on role requires a full UK driving licence and offers extensive training. The ideal candidate will have good communication and teamwork skills, along with a strong commitment to safety. Benefits include a bonus scheme, enhanced holiday entitlement, and training opportunities, making this a great career choice in the industry.

Benefits

Bonus scheme

Enhanced holiday entitlement

Contributory pension scheme

Employee assistance helpline

Access to retailer discounts

Training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in quarry operations or Readymix.
• Experience in heavy plant operation.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Operate plant equipment and support production activities.
• Ensure compliance with Health & Safety and environmental policies.
• Coordinate with drivers for efficient operations.

Skills

Commitment to safety

Good communication skills

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Flexibility

Education

Full UK driving licence

Tools

IOSH Working Safely

NVQ in fixed and mobile plant operations

Mobile plant tickets

Job description

We are recruiting for a Relief Readymix Operative to join our Operations team covering the South East region, including Tilbury, Elstow, Cambridge and St Albans. This is a hands on operational role supporting day to day production activities across our Readymix sites.

The successful candidate will help ensure the safe, efficient, and reliable running of the plant, supporting concrete batching, readymix operations, and general production tasks. Safety, quality, and operational discipline form the foundation of this role.

Main Responsibilities

As a Readymix Operative, you will be responsible for:

Plant & Production Operations

• Operating plant equipment including batching systems, fixed and mobile machinery (training provided if needed)
• Supporting site production activities such as stock management, inspections, and site operations
• Assisting with the safe and efficient production of Readymix concrete to meet customer and quality requirements
• Monitoring material levels and reporting stock needs

Safety & Compliance

• Following all Health & Safety, environmental, and operational policies
• Completing daily checks, reporting defects, and supporting safe systems of work
• Ensuring site housekeeping is maintained to a high standard

Customer & Haulier Interaction

• Coordinating with drivers and hauliers to support efficient collection and delivery
• Engaging with Distribution and Technical teams to support smooth site operations

General Site Support

• Assisting contractors on site
• Supporting continuous improvement activities to enhance performance and site efficiency
• Adapting to changing site demands and assisting other operational areas when needed

The Ideal Candidate

We welcome candidates with experience in:

• Quarry operations
• Readymix or aggregates
• Heavy plant operation
• Manufacturing or production environments

Experience in quarrying or RMX is beneficial but not essential - full training will be provided.

You will also be able to demonstrate:

• Strong commitment to safety
• Good communication and teamwork skills
• Ability to work in a fast paced operational environment
• Good attention to detail
• Flexibility to support varying operational needs (including paid overtime)
• A positive attitude and willingness to learn

Preferred (training can be provided):

• IOSH Working Safely
• NVQ in fixed and mobile plant operations
• Mobile plant tickets (loading shovel, ADT, etc.)

Essential Criteria

This role includes use of a company van, therefore a full UK driving licence is essential.

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 & carers, 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