Multi Skilled Operative
| Posting date: | 26 January 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | Excellent Plus Benefits |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 24 February 2026 |
| Location: | Dumfries, DG1 1QS |
| Company: | Tarmac Trading Limited |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | tarmac/TP/188377/7514 |
Summary
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 looking for aMulti Skilled Operativeto join our friendly team based atTarmac Jericho Bridge Quarry in Locharbriggs near Dumfries. This role is accessible from Lockerbie, Annan, Castle Douglas, Sanquhar, Kirkcudbright as well as other areas around Dumfries and Galloway.
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
The role ofMulti Skilled Operativeis part of a key team of Operatives delivering best in class Health, Safety, Environmental and Quality performance for our Plant operations, as aMulti Skilled Operativeyou will specifically focus on operational tasks including:
- Working with other members of the team to ensure that customers getgood qualitymaterial and on-time deliveries
- Operation of the mobile plant including rigid and articulated dump trucks and loading shovel (mobile plant)
- Assistingwith meeting daily/weekly production targets
- Ensuring Plantconforms with safety requirements at all times
- Health, Safety, Environmental and Quality responsibilities
- Following Health, Safety and Environmental policies and procedures
- Inspections on the Plant and acting on defects and implement remedial action
- Assistingin the maintenance regime of the Plant
- Ensuring that Plant availability is maximised
- Working to keep housekeeping around site to a high standard
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, the ideal candidate for the role ofMulti Skilled Operativewill also:
- Have knowledge of the industry, Plant and ideally of quarrying
- Previousexperience in mobile Plant operations preferred
- Be flexible and able to work as part of an effective Multi-Skilled 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 as to the Units requirements
- Good communicationskills – bringing problems to the attention of Line Management
- Full UK Driving Licence
- Be IT literate
- Shovel/ADT/Excavator experience preferred
- Shovel Licence and Mobile plant tickets – desirable 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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