Multi Skilled Operative
Tarmac
Date: 3 hours ago
City: Dumfries
Contract type: Full time

Job Introduction
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 looking for a Multi Skilled Operative to join our friendly team based at Tarmac Jericho Bridge Quarry in Locharbriggs near Dumfries. This role is accessible from Lockerbie, Annan, Castle Douglas, Sanquhar, Kirkcudbright as well as other areas around Dumfries and Galloway.
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 Responsibilities
Reporting to the Section Manager, the role of Multi Skilled Operative is part of a key team of Operatives delivering best in class Health, Safety, Environmental and Quality performance for our Plant operations.
As a Multi Skilled Operative you will specifically focus on operational tasks including:
The ideal candidate for the role Multi Skilled Operative will have proven experience gained working within a similar aggregates environment or an Industrial or Factory environment as an operative or labourer. Ideally you will have knowledge of mobile Plant and ideally of quarrying. You will also possess good communication skills and have a real desire to develop both operative and supervisory skills.
Suitable candidates for the role of Multi Skilled Operative will also have:
In addition to the role of Multi Skilled Operative we also offer an extensive range of career development opportunities and industry-leading rewards, incentives and benefits including:
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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Tarmac Trading Limited
Tarmac Trading Limited
Attached documents
Job Reference tarmac/TP/112/7204
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 looking for a Multi Skilled Operative to join our friendly team based at Tarmac Jericho Bridge Quarry in Locharbriggs near Dumfries. This role is accessible from Lockerbie, Annan, Castle Douglas, Sanquhar, Kirkcudbright as well as other areas around Dumfries and Galloway.
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 Responsibilities
Reporting to the Section Manager, the role of Multi Skilled Operative is part of a key team of Operatives delivering best in class Health, Safety, Environmental and Quality performance for our Plant operations.
As a Multi Skilled Operative you will specifically focus on operational tasks including:
- Working with other members of the team to ensure that customers get good quality material and on-time deliveries
- Operation of the mobile plant including articulated dump trucks and loading shovel
- Assisting with meeting daily/weekly production targets
- Ensuring Plant conforms with safety requirements at all times
- 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 is maximised
- Working to keep housekeeping around site to a high standard
The ideal candidate for the role Multi Skilled Operative will have proven experience gained working within a similar aggregates environment or an Industrial or Factory environment as an operative or labourer. Ideally you will have knowledge of mobile Plant and ideally of quarrying. You will also possess good communication skills and have a real desire to develop both operative and supervisory skills.
Suitable candidates for the role of Multi Skilled Operative will also have:
- Flexible approach and confidence to work as part of an effective Multi-Skilled Operative team
- Self motivation and be able to motivate other colleagues in the team
- Knowledge of Risk Assessments within role of Operative
- Knowledge of SSOW (HIRA) and Permit systems (preferred but not essential)
- Adaptable, compliant approach, happy to engage with company policies, targets, goals and standards
- Good timekeeping skills – flexible as to the Units requirements
- Strong communication skills
- Full UK Driving Licence
- Proven IT capability
- Shovel/ADT/Excavator experience preferred
- Shovel Licence and Mobile plant tickets – desirable but not essential
In addition to the role of Multi Skilled Operative we also offer an extensive range of career development opportunities and industry-leading rewards, incentives and benefits 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 opportunities
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.
#tarmac #tarmaccareers #Aggregates #operative #quarryoperative #multiskilledoperative #asphaltoperative #plantjobs #quarrying #quarryingoperations #asphalt #asphaltjobs #Locharbriggs #Dumfries #Lockerbie #Annan #CastleDouglas #Sanquhar #Kirkcudbright #Galloway
Tarmac Trading Limited
Tarmac Trading Limited
Attached documents
Job Reference tarmac/TP/112/7204
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