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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 looking for a Multi Skilled Operative to join our friendly team based at Tarmac Nosterfield Sand and Gravel Quarry in North Yorkshire. This is accessible from Ripon, Thirsk, Harrogate, Darlington, Stockton on Tees, Middlesborough and York as well as the surrounding areas. 

Here at Tarmac, we are working hard to create a dynamic and inclusive environment and it’s important that our people come from a variety of different backgrounds. 

Main ResponsibilitiesThe role of Multi Skilled Operative is part of a key team of Operatives producing dry aggregates material for the construction industry. As well as delivering best in class Health, Safety, Environmental and Quality performance for our Plant operations, as Multi Skilled Operative you will specifically focus on operational tasks including: 

Working with aggregates on site and operating machinery (including dumpers, excavators and loading shovels) 

Day to day maintenance of the plant, maintaining the highest levels of housekeeping 

Training and operation on static plant operations to help drive plant optimisation 

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

Operating various mobile plant 

Weighbridge duties 

Undertaking site safety and geotechnical and maintenance inspections - as part of the wider team 

Maintaining and driving a culture of zero harm and behavioural safety 

Compliance and awareness Health and Safety measure around the site 

The Ideal CandidateThe ideal candidate for the role Multi Skilled Operative will be able to demonstrate proven experience and knowledge working within a similar aggregates environment or an Industrial or Factory environment as an operative or labourer. Suitable candidates for the role of Multi Skilled Operative will have: 

Previous experience or quarrying and mobile plant operation preferred 

Good communication skills 

Be flexible and able to work as part of an effective quarry operational team 

Be self motivated and able to motivate other colleagues in the team 

have a real desire in developing both operative and supervisory skills. 

Have knowledge of Risk Assessments within role of operative 

Have knowledge of SSOW (HIRA) and Permit systems (preferred but not essential) 

Good timekeeping – flexible as to the quarry requirements 

Proactive and happy to raise any safety concerns with Management 

Full UK Driving Licence 

IT literate preferred (however training provided) 

Mobile Plant licences preferred but not essential 

Experience operating suction dredgers preferred (however training provided) 

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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