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 currently recruiting for a Multi Skilled Operative to join our fantastic team at our Sonning Quarry site in Reading. The site is easily accessible from towns such as Reading, Henley, Marlow, Basingstoke, Wokingham, Oxford, Newbury, Bracknell, High Wycombe, Camberley, and 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.
Role Responsibility
Reporting directly to Site Manager. The Multi Skilled Operative will work on the day-to-day basis on the Recovery Operations Weighbridge when operational. For any reason the Recovery Operations is not Operational they would be expected to do other site duties, and work with the team to the site plan, whilst working to keep the Health and Safety and Housekeeping around site to a high standard.
Your responsibilities in this role will include (not exhaustive):
1. Operating the Recovery Operations Weighbridge.
2. Ensure materials being brought into site meet the required criteria for the Recovery Permit.
3. Working with other members of the team to ensure good communication with the customers.
4. Operating the Quarry Weighbridge when required.
5. Follow SHE policies and procedures.
6. Ensure Site always conforms with safety requirements.
7. Health, Safety, Environmental and Quality responsibilities
8. Inspections of the Weighbridge/Plant and acting on defects and implement remedial action.
9. Plant Maintenance as required.
10. Ensure that plant availability is maximised when working in the quarry
11. Operation of the Loading Shovel for the loading of lorries and feeding the processing plant (when working in the Quarry)
12. Working to keep housekeeping around site to a high standard.
Flexibility and adaptability are key to this role to meet with the sites production requirements.
The Ideal Candidate
To succeed in the role of a Multi Skilled Operative the following is what we are looking for in a future colleague:
13. Proven experience driving and operating mobile plant – ADT (Articulated Dump Truck), Loading Shovel, Telehandler, etc.
14. Knowledge of Landfill Operations
15. Knowledge of Aggregate Operations
16. Good Timekeeping – flexible as to the sites operating requirements
17. Good Communication skills – bringing problems to the attention of Line Management
18. Full UK manual car Driving Licence with no more than 6 penalty points.
Previous experience working in a Landfill/ Plant / Quarry / Heavy Manufacturing environment would prove highly beneficial; but this is not essential as training will be given to the right candidate.
Why Us
Along with the role of Multi Skilled Operative we additionally offer an extensive range of career development opportunities and industry-leading rewards, incentives, and benefits:
19. Bonus scheme
20. Enhanced holiday entitlement
21. Contributory pension scheme
22. Access to the Tarmac Reward website with discounts on retailers, holidays, etc.
23. Access to our Employee Assistance helpline for free and confidential advice
24. 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
25. Training and development opportunities