Multi Skilled Operative
| Posting date: | 29 January 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | Excellent Plus Benefits |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 27 February 2026 |
| Location: | Loughborough, LE12 8GE |
| Company: | Tarmac Trading Limited |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | tarmac/TP/119/7520 |
Summary
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 aMulti Skilled Quarry Operativeto 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, BardonHilland the surrounding areas.
We’reworking hard to create a dynamic and inclusive environment andit’simportant that our people come from a variety ofdifferent backgrounds.
Main Responsibilities
Reporting directly totheQuarry SupervisortheMulti Skilled Quarry Operativewill work on the day-to-day operations driving mobile plant as part of the Quarry load and haul fleet.
Your responsibilities as theMulti Skilled Quarry Operativewill 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 plantconforms with safety requirements at all times
- Inspections on the plant, reporting defects andassistingto implement remedial action
- Ensure that plant availability is maximised
- Working to keep housekeeping around site to a high standard
The Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate will be able todemonstrateproven experience working within anindustrial,factory or similar environment as anOperative or labourer.Suitable candidates will alsopossessgood communicationskills and a real desire in developing both operative and supervisory skills.
To succeed in the role of aMulti Skilled Quarry Operativeyou shoulddemonstrate:
- Knowledge of mobile and/or fixed plant
- Mobile plant licencesincluding:Rigid Dump Truck licence (Highly desirable), Wheeled loading shovel, Excavator
- Experience of working in a quarry loadandhaul fleet
- Goodtimekeeping
- Excellentcommunication skills – bringing problems to the attention oflinemanagement
- Previousexperience in mobile plant operations
- Full UKdrivinglicence
- IT Literate (Preferable)
Previousexperienceworkingin a Plant/Quarry environment would prove highly beneficialbut 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?
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