Site Operative: Landfill & Waste Operations (Outdoor)

Tarmac Trading Limited; Lutterworth; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Enhanced holiday entitlement

Contributory pension scheme

Tarmac Reward discounts

Employee Assistance helpline

Employee Communities

Training and development opportunities

Job summary

Tarmac, a leading construction materials and infrastructure solutions business in the UK, is seeking a Site Operative for its site in Lutterworth, Leicestershire. The role involves supporting landfill and waste management activities with a strong emphasis on safety and environmental compliance.

You will operate mobile plant, maintain equipment, and assist with daily site operations while ensuring high standards of health and safety.

Qualifications

• Experience operating mobile plant machinery.
• Experience in landfill, waste management or similar industrial environment (desirable).
• Strong commitment to Health, Safety and Environmental standards.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to follow operational procedures.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain a range of mobile plant including excavation, haulage, compaction and grading equipment.
• Manage the landfill tipping area with correct compaction and daily covering.
• Support safe management of visiting haulage contractors and maintain a safe on-site environment.
• Carry out inspections to identify hazards, site instability, gas emissions, leachate issues or other environmental concerns.
• Perform duty of care checks on waste streams to ensure compliance with site acceptance criteria.
• Conduct routine equipment inspections and minor maintenance tasks.
• Maintain site infrastructure such as wheel wash facilities, haul roads and litter management.

Skills

Operate mobile plant machinery

HSE standards

Education

NVQ, EPIC, or CITB

Job description

Tarmac, a leading construction materials and infrastructure solutions business in the UK, is seeking a Site Operative for its site in Lutterworth, Leicestershire. The role involves supporting landfill and waste management activities with a strong emphasis on safety and environmental compliance.

You will operate mobile plant, maintain equipment, and assist with daily site operations while ensuring high standards of health and safety.