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Are you an experienced and dynamic Operative looking for your next position?

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. 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 looking for an experienced Operative at our Swains Park plant in Swadlincote, near Loughborough. The site is easily accessible from Coalville, Tamworth, Lichfield, Cannock, Rugeley, Stafford, Burton Upon Trent, Derby, Castle Donnington, Melton Mowbray, Leicester, Lutterworth, Nuneaton, Birmingham, Solihull and 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 ResponsibilitiesAs the successful Operative, you will report to the Site Manager and will be responsible for undertaking all site duties safely, understanding CRH and SHE safety. You will also be working in different areas including raw materials, storage, production, despatch and housekeeping.

On a day to day basis, duties and responsibilities of the Operative will include (not exhaustive):

Meeting daily production target requirements
Working on the reporting of data for quality purposes
Moving, loading and unloading products from the plant and vehicles
Meeting customer service requirements in terms of accurate loading and timely vehicle turnaround
Working on the continuous improvement of performance standardsThe Ideal CandidateThe ideal Operative will be able to demonstrate proven experience working within a similar production and despatch environment. Furthermore, if you have experience in any of the following, this would be beneficial in your application.

Good communication skills and good numeracy
Holding a mobile plant licence for diesel counterbalance forklift truck
Strong communication and team player ability
Previous experience of manual handling would be a bonusWhy UsAlong with the role of 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, a CRH company, 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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