Multi Skilled Operative in Loughborough

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 currently looking for a Multi Skilled Quarry Operative to join our fantastic team at our Mountsorrel Quarry, in Quorn, near Loughborough, Leicestershire covering the day shift. This key role is working 48 hours week 0600-1630 (Mon-Thu) & 0600-1430 (Fri) and overtime is also available to meet business demands.

This role is commutable from Quorn, Loughborough, Leicester, Melton Mowbray, Coalville, Shepshed, Syston, Glenfield, Ibstock, Sileby, Kegworth, Nottingham, Derby, Grantham, Matlock, Tunstead, Dene, Ashbourne, Oakham, Bardon Hill 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.

Reporting directly to the Quarry Supervisor, the Multi Skilled Quarry Operative will work on the day-to-day operations driving mobile plant as part of the Quarry load and haul fleet. Your responsibilities as the Multi Skilled Quarry Operative will include:

• Health, Safety, Environmental and Quality responsibilities
• Follow SHE policies and procedures
• Operating Mobile plant/Fixed plant on site
• Assist the Supervisor with meeting daily/weekly production targets
• Ensure plant conforms with safety requirements at all times
• Inspections on the plant, reporting defects and assisting to implement remedial action
• Ensure that plant availability is maximised
• Working to keep housekeeping around site to a high standard

The ideal candidate will be able to demonstrate proven experience working within an industrial, factory or similar environment as an Operative or labourer. Suitable candidates will also possess good communication skills and a real desire in developing both operative and supervisory skills.

To succeed in the role of a Multi Skilled Quarry Operative you should demonstrate:

• Knowledge of mobile and/or fixed plant
• Mobile plant licences including: Rigid Dump Truck licence (Highly desirable), Wheeled loading shovel, Excavator
• Experience of working in a quarry load and haul fleet
• Good timekeeping
• Excellent communication skills - bringing problems to the attention of line management
• Previous experience in mobile plant operations
• Full UK driving licence
• IT Literate (Preferable)
• Previous experience working in a Plant/Quarry environment would prove highly beneficial but is not essential as training will be given to the right candidate.

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 the 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

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.

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