Trainee Site Operatives – Asphalt and Concrete

Tillicoultry Quarries Limited; Rutherglen; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Enhanced overtime rates

Fully funded VQ

Company Pension

30 days annual leave per year

Employee Assistance Programme

Employee Discounts Platform

Career development and internal progression

Job summary

A family-run quarrying business in Rutherglen is seeking Trainee Site Operatives to join their team. This position offers excellent training and career development opportunities. Successful candidates will operate machinery, uphold site safety standards, and maintain accurate records. Ideal applicants should possess strong communication and teamwork skills, a commitment to safety, and a full driving license. Enhanced overtime rates and generous annual leave are part of the compensation package.

Qualifications

• Full driving license required.
• Willingness to work in a fast-paced outdoor environment.
• Adaptable to working hours and regular overtime.
• Willingness to work regular overtime.

Responsibilities

• Operate plant machinery safely and efficiently.
• Conduct daily inspections and maintain records.
• Assist with material ordering and inventory management.
• Travel to nearby sites may be required.
• Assist in the operation of the site weighbridge.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Teamwork skills

Problem-solving skills

Commitment to safety standards

Job description

Trainee Site Operatives – Asphalt and Concrete

Operations, Quarrying and Production, Trainee Vacancies

Location: SCOTLAND

ARE YOU LOOKING FOR A CAREER CHANGE WITH EXCELLENT DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES?

TQ NEEDS YOU TO JOIN OUR TEAM!

THE ROLE

An excellent opportunity has arisen for Trainee Site Operatives based at our Asphalt and Concrete Depots in Central Scotland. The successful candidates should be customer focused, reliable, well organised and be able to work well as part of a team in a busy site environment.

LOCATIONS

• Clydebridge, Rutherglen G73 1PY

WHY JOIN OUR TEAM?

As a family business we focus on our people. We offer excellent training, development and career progression opportunities within our business.

We will provide you with an opportunity to build a long‑term career by welcoming you into our family and investing in your future.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Operate static and mobile plant machinery safely and efficiently
• Conduct daily inspections and maintain accurate records
• Perform maintenance and minor repairs within your competence
• Refuel and clean machinery in line with manufacturer and company standards as part of the IMS accreditations
• Use Front-End Loader for material movement, training provided
• Report defects and near misses to site management
• Uphold site safety standards
• Travel to nearby sites may be required (allowances provided if applicable)
• Assisting with material ordering, inventory management
• Responsible for the efficient and accurate running of the Weighbridge function and all it’s related aspects
• Assist in the operation of the site weighbridge in line with company policies, procedures and legislation
• Work closely with other business departments to support the business needs
• Dealing with customers directly and on the telephone
• To follow and enforce site acceptance procedures for imported aggregates
• Clerical and administration duties

WHAT DO WE NEED FROM YOU

• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Commitment to safety health and environmental standards.
• Strong problem-solving skills and a practical, hands‑on approach.
• Be prepared to progress and develop within our business through training and gaining qualifications.
• A willingness to work in a fast‑paced outdoor environment.
• Willingness to work regular overtime to meet the needs of the business, and has a flexible approach to working hours.
• Be in possession of a full driving license.

WHAT WE WILL GIVE YOU IN RETURN

• Enhanced overtime rates
• Fully funded VQ
• Company Pension
• 30 days annual leave per year
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Employee Discounts Platform
• Career development and internal progression

THIS IS AN EXCITING OPPORTUNITY TO FULFIL A KEY ROLE WITHIN A FAST GROWING AND SUCCESSFUL BUSINESS!

WE OFFER A COMPETITIVE REMUNERATION PACKAGE AND FANTASTIC OPPORTUNITIES FOR DEVELOPMENT AND CAREER PROGRESSION.

WORKING TOWARDS A DIVERSE WORKFORCE AND EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES