Multi Skilled Operative

Tarmac Trading Limited

Multi Skilled Operative

Salary Not Specified

Tarmac Trading Limited, Edinburgh

  • Full time
  • Permanent
  • Onsite working

Posted 2 weeks ago, 12 Apr | Get your application in now before you miss out!

Closing date: Closing date not specified

job Ref: 57957cdf133b4803bca69afc5ab3e489

Full Job Description

Reporting directly to the Supervisor the duties of the Multi Skilled Operative will include the day-to-day operations of either fixed or mobile plant. The plant operator will work as part of a multi skilled team to deliver operations at the quarry effectively and in good time.

Your role as an Multi Skilled Operative will include (not exhaustive):

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

  • Weighbridge duties

  • 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, #tarmac #tarmaccareers #asphalt #aggregates #operative #quarryoperative #multiskilledoperative #asphaltoperative #plantjobs #asphaltjobs #excavatoroperative #loadingshovel #staticplant #Edinburgh #Kirknewton #Livingston #Dunfermline #Grangemouth #Kirkcaldy #Dalkeith #Penicuik #Whitburn #Bathgate

    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.


  • To succeed in this role we would expect a candidate to evidence:
  • Knowledge of Plant

  • Shovel License - desirable

  • Good timekeeping - flexible as to the Units requirements

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

  • Previous experience in mobile Plant operations

  • Full UK Driving Licence

  • IT Literate


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

    We are currently recruiting for a Multi Skilled Operative to join our amazing team at our Tarmac Ravelrig Quarry, in Midlothian, near Edinburgh. As well as Edinburgh, this role is easily accessible from Kirknewton, Livingston, Dunfermline, Grangemouth, Kirkcaldy, Dalkeith, Penicuik, Whitburn, Bathgate 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, 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