Multi Skilled Operative

Tarmac Trading Limited

Multi Skilled Operative

Salary Not Specified

Tarmac Trading Limited, Darvel, East Ayrshire

  • Full time
  • Permanent
  • Onsite working

Posted 2 weeks ago, 11 Apr | Get your application in now before you miss out!

Closing date: Closing date not specified

job Ref: 0b3893b46c484a5d8c1525fe3da861da

Full Job Description

Reporting directly to the Section Manager the duties of the Multi Skilled Operative will include the day-to-day operations of either fixed or mobile plant. The quarry operator will work with an internal team to plan the mixing program, they will ensure that stocks are maintained and replenished in good time.

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 the mobile plant including articulated dump trucks and loading shovel (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

  • 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

    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., 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. As well as possessing good communication skills and have a real desire in developing both operative and supervisory skills., Knowledge of Plant and ideally possess previous experience in quarry or mobile Plant operations

  • Shovel and dump truck Licence - desirable

  • Be flexible and able to work as part of an effective Multi-Skilled Operative team

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

  • Good timekeeping - flexible as to the Units requirements

  • Good communication skills - bringing problems to the attention of Line Management

  • Full UK Driving Licence

  • IT Literate


  • Previous experience as a Multi Skilled Operative working in a Quarry would prove highly beneficial however this is not essential as training will be given to the right candidate.

    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, therefore prior technical experience isn't always necessary for success.

    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