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Tarmac Trading Limited; Newbridge; On-site; EUR 25,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Enhanced holiday entitlement

Contributory pension scheme

Rewards website discounts

Employee Assistance helpline

Training and development opportunities

Job summary

Tarmac is recruiting a Multi Skilled Operative to join the Hillwood Asphalt Plant in Newbridge. The role involves day-to-day operations of fixed or mobile plant, ensuring quality material and on-time deliveries while maintaining safety standards.

The ideal candidate will have industrial plant experience, good communication, and a flexible approach to production needs. Training will be provided for the right candidate, with opportunities for skill development and career growth.

Qualifications

• Experience in an industrial, factory or similar environment as an operative.
• Good timekeeping and flexibility to meet unit requirements.
• Ability to communicate effectively with Line Management.
• Full UK Driving Licence and IT literacy

Responsibilities

• Operate fixed or mobile plant and support daily production targets.
• Mix asphalt to specification and help ensure on-time deliveries.
• Assist in maintenance and ensure plant availability.
• Follow Health, Safety, Environmental and Quality policies at all times.

Skills

Good communication skills

Timekeeping

IT literate

Driving licence

Industrial/factory experience

Job description

At Tarmac, ‘who you are’ matters. We want to get to know you. If you share our values and are proud of a job well done, collaborative in working well with others and ambitious to make things better, then have a read of what we have on offer.

We are currently recruiting for a

Multi Skilled Operative

to join our amazing team at our Tarmac Hillwood Asphalt Plant, in Newbridge, near Edinburgh. This role is easily accessible from Dunfermline, Grangemouth, Kirkcaldy, Stirling, Dalkeith and the surrounding areas.

Here at Tarmac, we are working hard to create a dynamic and inclusive environment andit’simportant that our people come from a variety ofdifferent backgrounds, therefore prior technical experienceisn’talways necessary for success.

Main Responsibilities

Reporting directly to Plant Supervisor. Duties of the

Operative

will include the day-to-day operations of either fixed or mobile plant. The asphalt plant operator will work with an internal team to plan the mixing program, they will ensure that stocks are maintained and replenished in good time.

Your role as an

Operative

will include (not exhaustive):

Mixing asphalt to specification

Working with other members of the team to ensure that customers get good quality material and on-time deliveries

Assisting the Supervisor with meeting daily/weekly production targets

Ensuring Plantconforms with safety requirements at all times

Health, Safety, Environmental and Quality responsibilities

Following Health, Safety and Environmental policies and procedures

Inspections on the Plant and acting on defects and implement remedial action

Assisting in the maintenance regime of the Plant

Ensuring that Plant availability ismaximised

Working to keep housekeeping around site to a high standard

The Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate for the role of

Operative

will be able to demonstrate proven experience working within an Industrial, Factory or similar environment as an operative or labourer. As well as possessing good communication skills and have a real desire in developing both operative and supervisory skills.

To succeed in this role we would expect a candidate to evidence:

Knowledge of Plant

Good timekeeping – flexible as to the Units requirements

Good communication skills – bringing problems to the attention of Line Management

Previous experience in mobile Plant operations

Full UK DrivingLicence

IT Literate

Previous experience as a

Operative

working in an Asphalt Plant would prove highly beneficial however this is not essential as training will be given to the right candidate.

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:

• 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

Tarmac is committed to being a Forces‑friendly employer. If you’re coming from a military background, we’ll support your transition and help you build a successful career with us.

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?