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Multi Skilled Operative

Job details
Posting date: 02 January 2026
Salary: Not specified
Additional salary information: Excellent Plus Benefits
Hours: Full time
Closing date: 31 January 2026
Location: Elgin, IV30 8TW
Company: Tarmac Trading Limited
Job type: Permanent
Job reference: tarmac/TP/112/7409

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Summary

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 looking for aMulti Skilled Operative to join our friendly team based at Tarmac Cloddach Sand & Gravel Quarry, Elgin, near Inverness. The key element of this role is loader operator/ static plant operator and the site is easily accessible from Elgin, Forres, Kinloss, Lossiemouth and the surrounding areas.

Here at Tarmac, we are working hard to create a dynamic and inclusive environment andit’simportant that our people come from a variety ofdifferent backgrounds.

Main Responsibilities

Reporting tothePlant Supervisorthe role ofMulti Skilled Operativeis part of a key team of Operativesproducingconcrete blocksfor the construction industry. As well as delivering best in class Health, Safety, Environmental and Quality performance for our Plant operations, asMulti Skilled Operativeyou will specifically focus on operational tasks including:

  • Working with aggregates on site and operating machinery (includingloading shovels, forklift and blocking operation)
  • Day to day maintenance of the static plant,maintainingthe highest levels of housekeeping
  • Training and operation on static plant operations to help drive plant optimisation
  • Working with other members of the team to ensure that customers getgood qualitymaterial and on-time deliveries
  • Loading shovel (mobile Plant) – preferred but not essential
  • Maintaining and driving a culture of zero harm and behavioural safety
  • Compliance and awareness Health and Safety measure around the site
  • Additionalduties may berequiredbut full training provided

The Ideal Candidate

Suitable candidates for the roleMulti Skilled Operative will be able to demonstrate proven experience preferably working within a similar aggregates environment or an Industrial or Factory environment as an operative or labourer. You will also possess good communication skills and have a real desire in developing both operative and supervisory skills.

As part of an operational team, candidates for the role ofMulti Skilled Operativewill also:

  • Have knowledge of the industry, Plant and ideally of quarrying
  • Previousexperience as loader operator/ static plant operator preferred
  • Be flexible and able to work as part of an effective Quarry Operative team
  • Beself motivatedand able to motivate other colleagues in the team
  • Have knowledge of Risk Assessments within role of operative
  • Have knowledge of SSOW (HIRA) and Permit systems (preferred but not essential)
  • Be compliant and engage with company policies, targets,goalsand standards
  • Good timekeeping
  • Flexible working approach
  • Good communicationskills
  • Full UK Driving Licence
  • Be IT literate
  • Shovel Licence – preferred but not essential

Why Tarmac

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

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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