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 Burnley Wharf Marine Aggregates site in Southampton. The site is easily accessible from towns such as Southampton, Hedge End, Totton, Fareham, Botley, West End, Shoreham, Eastleigh, Britford, Chandlers Ford, Portchester, Portsmouth, Winchester, Romsey, Ringwood, Hythe, Gosport, Titchfield 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 operations of mobile and fixed plant along with other site duties, you will work with the team to the site plan, you will ensure that all stocks are maintained and replenished in good time along with working to keep housekeeping around site to a high standard.
Your responsibilities in this role will include (not exhaustive):
1. Operating both Fixed and Mobile Plant on site
2. Operating the Weighbridge
3. Working with other members of the team to ensure that customers get good quality material and on-time deliveries
4. Assist the Supervisor with meeting daily/weekly production targets
5. Follow SHE policies and procedures
6. Ensure Plant conforms with safety requirements at all times
7. Health, Safety, Environmental and Quality responsibilities
8. Inspections on the plant and acting on defects and implement remedial action
9. Ensure that plant availability is maximised
10. Working to keep housekeeping around site to a high standard
Flexibility and adaptability are key to this role with Overtime available 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:
11. Proven experience driving and operating mobile plant – ADT (Articulated Dump Truck), Loading Shovel, Telehandler, etc
12. Knowledge of Aggregate Operations
13. Good Timekeeping – flexible as to the sites operating requirements
14. Good Communication skills – bringing problems to the attention of Line Management
15. Full UK manual car Driving Licence with no more than 6 penalty points
Previous experience working in a Wharf / 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:
16. Bonus scheme
17. Enhanced holiday entitlement
18. Contributory pension scheme
19. Access to the Tarmac Reward website with discounts on retailers, holidays, etc.
20. Access to our Employee Assistance helpline for free and confidential advice
21. 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
22. Training and development opportunities