Multi Skilled Operative – Halecombe Quarry & Asphalt Plant, Frome
Do you enjoy hands-on, practical work in an industrial, factory, quarry or similar environment? Are you safety-conscious, reliable and motivated to learn? Do you take pride in doing a job well and contributing to a team’s success? Are you looking to develop your skills and progress in your career?
If you’re looking for a stable role within a supportive and inclusive working environment, read on to find out more!
We are currently recruiting for a Multi Skilled Operative to join our amazing team at our Tarmac Halecombe Quarry and Asphalt Plant, Frome, Somerset.As well as Frome, this role is easily accessible from Nunney, Shepton Mallet, Warminster, Trowbridge, Bath, Midsomer Norton, Gillingham, Glastonbury and surrounding areas.
Main Responsibilities
Reporting directly to the Section Manager, the duties of the Multi Skilled Operative are 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.
Your role as a Multi Skilled Operative will include:
Working with other members of the team to ensure that customers get good quality material and on-time deliveries
Operation of mobile Plant
Assisting the Supervisor with meeting daily/weekly production targets
Ensuring Plant conforms with safety requirements at all times
Health, Safety, Environmental and Quality responsibilities
Following Health, Safety and Environmental policies and procedures
Carrying out inspections on the Plant, acting on defects and implementing remedial action
Assisting in the maintenance regime of the Plant
Ensuring that Plant availability is maximised
Maintaining high standards of housekeeping around the site
The Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate for the role of Multi Skilled Operative will be able to demonstrate proven experience working within an Industrial, Factory or similar environment as an operative or labourer, along with good communication skills and a real desire to develop both operative and supervisory skills.
To succeed in this role we would expect a candidate to evidence:
Knowledge of Plant and ideally previous experience in quarry or mobile Plant operations
Shovel licence – desirable
Flexibility and the ability to work as part of an effective Multi-Skilled Operative team
Self-motivation and the ability to motivate colleagues
Good timekeeping, with flexibility to meet unit requirements
Good communication skills, raising issues with Line Management where needed
Full UK driving licence
IT literacy
Previous experience as a Multi Skilled Operative working in an Asphalt Plant would be highly beneficial; however, this is not essential as full training will be provided for the right candidate.
Why Tarmac
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 we’d love to hear from you.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, therefore prior technical experience isn’t always necessary for success.
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:
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 opportunitiesTarmac 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?
Click ‘Apply’ to get started. Please note: we sometimes close roles early due to high interest, so don’t wait too long!
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