Multi-Skilled Operative
| Posting date: | 22 January 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | Competitive |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 20 February 2026 |
| Location: | Colchester Quarry, CO3 0NN |
| Company: | Tarmac Trading Limited |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | tarmac/TP/188377/7493 |
Summary
Multi Skilled Operative
Are you an experienced and dynamic Multi Skilled Operative looking for your next position?
We are recruiting for a Multi Skilled Operative to join the fantastic team at our Tarmac Asphalt plant at Colchester in Essex to work on the day-to-day operations driving mobile plant and other site duties. Working with the team to the site plan, you will ensure that stocks are maintained and replenished in good time.
On a day‑to‑day basis, duties and responsibilities of the Multi Skilled Operative will include (not exhaustive):
- Operating Mobile Plant on site
- Working with other members of the team to ensure that customers get good quality material and on-time deliveries
- Assisting the Supervisor with meeting daily/weekly production targets
- Following SHE policies and procedures
- Ensuring Plant conforms with safety requirements at all times
- Health, Safety, Environmental and Quality responsibilities
- Inspections on the plant, acting on defects and implementing remedial action
- Ensuring that plant availability is maximised
- Working to keep housekeeping around site to a high standard
Previous experience working in an Asphalt / RMX / Plant / Quarry / Industrial Manufacturing environment would prove highly beneficial; but this is not essential as training will be given to the right candidate.
The Ideal CandidateTo succeed in the role of a Multi Skilled Operative, the following is what we are looking for in a future colleague:
- Knowledge of Plant
- IT Literate
- Shovel License – highly desirable
- Good timekeeping – flexible as to the site requirements
- Good communication skills – bringing problems to the attention of Line Management
- Previous experience in mobile plant operations
- Full UK manual car Driving Licence with no more than 6 penalty points
The role is based atColchester and is easily accessible via most major road networks. It is commutable from:
Ipswich, Chelmsford, Braintree, Clacton-on-Sea, Harwich, Witham, Sudbury, Manningtree, Halstead, Tiptree, Maldon, Brightlingsea, and the surrounding areas.
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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