Multi Skilled Operative
| Posting date: | 22 January 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | Competitive |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 20 February 2026 |
| Location: | Southampton, SO14 5JF |
| Company: | Tarmac Trading Limited |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | tarmac/TP/188377/7506 |
Summary
Multi Skilled Operative
Are you an experienced Multi Skilled Operative looking for your next permanent role? Then please read on as we may just have the role for you.
About the Role
We are currently recruiting for a Multi Skilled Operative to join our fantastic team at our Burnley Wharf Marine Aggregates site in Southampton.
Reporting directly to Site Manager, the Multi Skilled Operativewill work on the day-to-day operations of mobile and fixedplant along with other site duties, you will work with the team to the site plan; ensuring 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):
- Operating both Fixed and Mobile Plant on site
- Operating the Weighbridge
- 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 conforms with safety requirements at all times
- Health, Safety, Environmental and Quality responsibilities
- Inspections on the plant and acting on defects and implement remedial action
- Ensure that plant availability is maximised
- Working to keep housekeeping around site to a high standard
Please note that flexibility and adaptability are key to this role with Overtime available to meet with the sites production requirements.
What we are looking for
To succeed in the role of a Multi Skilled Operativethe following is what we are looking for in a future colleague:
- Proven experience driving and operating mobile plant – Loading Shovel, Telehandler, etc
- Knowledge of Aggregate Operations
- Good Timekeeping – flexible as to the sites operating requirements
- Good Communication skills – bringing problems to the attention of Line Management
- 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 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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