Multi Skilled Operative in Yeadon

Are you a Multi Skilled Operative with a head for heights and not afraid of water? Please read on as we have a unique and exciting role that may just be of interest to you. Tarmac is the UK’s leading sustainable building materials and construction solutions business. Our innovative products and solutions not only deliver the infrastructure needed to grow the UK economy today but also help to create a more sustainable built environment for the country’s long‑term future.

We are recruiting for a Multi Skilled Operative to join the fantastic team at our Tarmac Greenwich Wharf site in the heart of London. The plant is easily accessible via most major networks, whether this is by road or public transport. Commutable for locations such as Woolwich, Plumstead, Deptford, Bermondsey, Peckham, Eltham, Welling, Bexleyheath, Lewisham and the surrounding areas.

We’re working hard to create a dynamic and inclusive environment and it’s important that our people come from a variety of different backgrounds.

• Securing Tarmac’s Ships in dock
• Working at height on the conveyors across the ships and across water
• Operating Mobile Plant on site
• Working with other members of the team to ensure that customers get good quality material and on‑time deliveries
• Assist the Supervisor with meeting daily/weekly production targets
• Follow SHE policies and procedures
• Ensure plant both fixed and mobile conforms with safety requirements at all times
• Health, Safety, Environmental and Quality responsibilities
• Inspections on the plant, acting on defects and implementing remedial action
• Ensure that plant availability is maximised
• Work to keep housekeeping around the site to a high standard

Previous experience working in a Marine / Maritime / Dock / Asphalt / RMX / Plant / Quarry / Industrial Manufacturing environment would prove highly beneficial; but you must be comfortable working at height and around water. The role requires a degree of flexibility to meet the plant’s production requirements with overtime available.

To succeed in the role of a Multi Skilled Operative the following is what we are looking for in a future colleague:

• Knowledge and experience of working with ships / vessels
• Knowledge and experience of plant operations
• Confident working at height
• Confident working near water
• Good time‑keeping – flexible to the site requirements
• Good communication skills – bringing problems to the attention of line management

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 – we currently have nine communities including 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.