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Are you a Multi Skilled Operative looking for your next permanent role?  Then please read on as we have a fantastic opportunity for you.

Tarmac is the UK’s leading sustainable building materials and construction solutions business. Our innovative products and solutions not only deliver the infrastructure needed to grow the UK economy today but also help to create a more sustainable built environment for the country’s long-term future.

We are currently recruiting for a Multi Skilled Operative to join our fantastic team at our Alrewas Sand and Gravel Quarry, near Burton-on-Trent Staffordshire.  The site is easily accessible and is close to Burton-on-Trent, Tamworth, Lichfield, Cannock, Rugeley, Swadlincote, Ashby-de-la-Zouch, Aldridge, Burntwood, Norton Canes, Walsall, Bloxwich, Great Wyrley, Derby, Uttoxeter and the surrounding areas. 

We’re working hard to create a dynamic and inclusive environment and it’s important that our people come from a variety of different backgrounds.

Main ResponsibilitiesReporting directly to Plant Supervisor.  The Multi Skilled Operative will work on the day-to-day operations driving mobile plant, operating the weighbridge and other site duties, you will work with the team to the site plan, you will ensure that stocks are maintained and replenished in good time.

Your responsibilities as the Multi Skilled Operative will include (not exhaustive):

Operating Mobile Plant on site
Operating the weighbridge
Working with other members of the team to ensure that customers get good quality material and on-time deliveries
Assist the Supervisor with meeting daily/weekly production targets
Follow SHE policies and procedures
Ensure Plant conforms with safety requirements at all times
Health, Safety, Environmental and Quality responsibilities
Inspections on the plant and acting on defects and implement remedial action
Ensure that plant availability is maximised
Working to keep housekeeping around site to a high standardThe ideal candidate will be able to demonstrate proven experience driving and operating mobile plant – ADT (Articulated Dump Truck), Loading Shovel etc

The Ideal CandidateTo succeed in the role of a Multi Skilled Operative the following is what we are looking for in a future colleague:

ESSENTIAL - Loading Shovel – ADT - Telehandler – 360 digger – over 10 tonne – you must hold 1 or more licences
Knowledge of Plant and previous experience in mobile plant operations
Weighbridge Operations
Good Timekeeping – flexible as to the site requirements 
Good Communication skills – bringing problems to the attention of Line Management
Full UK manual car Driving Licence with no more than 6 penalty pointsPrevious experience working in a Plant / Quarry environment would prove highly beneficial; but this is not essential as training will be given to the right candidate via our PODP programme. 

Why UsAlong with the role of Multi Skilled Operative we additionally offer an extensive range of career development opportunities and industry-leading rewards, incentives and benefits: 

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 Interested? Why not click here to find out more?  Go on… are you ready to build your future? 

Tarmac is an equal-opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive work environment for all employees and actively encourage applications from all sectors of the community.

Please click on the apply button to complete your application. Occasionally we receive a large volume of applications for our roles and when this happens we sometimes bring the published closing date forward, so please apply promptly to avoid disappointment.

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