Multi Skilled Operative

Multi Skilled Operative

Dolyhir and Strinds Quarry, Presteigne, Herefordshire

Build Your Future with a Leading Construction Materials Business

Are you hands-on, safety-focused and looking for a varied operational role where no two days are the same?

We're looking for a Multi Skilled Operative to join our team at Dolyhir & Strinds Quarry near Presteigne. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with experience in industrial, manufacturing, production, construction or quarrying environments who wants to develop their skills, operate heavy machinery and play a key role in supplying essential materials for major construction projects.

This varied role will provide you with the opportunity to learn new skills and operate specialist equipment whilst also giving you training and development too. Part of a supportive and experienced team you will be working within a leading building materials organisation that has a safety-first culture with high operational standards.

What You'll Be Doing

As a Multi Skilled Operative, you'll be part of an operational team responsible for producing dry aggregates materials used throughout the construction industry while maintaining the highest standards of safety, quality and environmental performance. You key responsibilities will include:

• Operating machinery and working with aggregates across the site
• Carrying out housekeeping duties to maintain a safe working environment
• Operating the weighbridge
• Driving a loading shovel
• Supporting routine maintenance activities
• Maintaining high standards of housekeeping across the site
• Promoting a culture of zero harm and behavioural safety
• Ensuring compliance with Health, Safety and Environmental procedures
• Training on and operating static plant equipment to support plant optimisation and efficiency

What We're Looking For

We're interested in hearing from candidates who have experience as an operative, labourer or production team member within a quarry or asphalt plant, industrial, construction or similar environment. Suitable candidate will also demonstrate:

• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Positive, flexible and proactive approach to work
• Ability to work effectively within a multi-skilled operational team
• Willingness to learn and develop new skills
• Self-motivation and the ability to support and motivate colleagues
• Understanding of workplace risk assessments
• Knowledge of Safe Systems of Work (SSOW), HIRA and permit systems (desirable but not essential)
• Commitment to company standards, objectives and safe working practices
• Knowledge of quarrying or the aggregates industry (advantageous)

Location: based at Dolyhir and Strinds Quarry, near Presteigne, Herefordshire this role is easily accessed from Hereford, Hay-on-Wye, Ludlow, Leominster, Llandrindod Wells, Newtown and the surrounding areas.

Why Tarmac

At Tarmac, who you are matters. We want to get to know you. We're proud of creating an environment where people feel valued, supported and empowered to succeed. If you share our values, take pride in a job well done, enjoy collaborating with others and are passionate about finding better ways of doing things, we'd love to hear from you.

We're committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone can bring their whole selves to work and fulfil their potential.

We don't just offer a job, we offer a career.

Alongside this role, you'll have access to industry-leading rewards, development opportunities, and a culture that puts people first, 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 is committed to being a Forces‑friendly employer.If you’re coming from a military background, we’ll support your transition and help you build a successful career with us.

We’re proud to be part of CRH, and even prouder to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for everyone.If you need any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, just let us know, we’re here to support you.

Ready to build your future?

Click ‘Apply’ to get started. Please note: we sometimes close roles early due to high interest, so don’t wait too long!

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