General Operative
| Posting date: | 18 February 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | Competitive |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 19 March 2026 |
| Location: | Harper Lane, WD7 7HX |
| Company: | Tarmac Trading Limited |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | tarmac/TP/117/7590 |
Summary
Are you an experienced and dynamic General Operative or Groundworker looking for your next position?
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. 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 an experienced Operative at our Harper Lane plant in Radlett, where you will be helping produce powders and granules for supply into industrial and agricultural markets. The site is easily accessible from Radlett, Watford, St Albans, Borehamwood, Elstree, Bushey, Hemel Hempstead, Hatfield, Potters Bar, and the surrounding areas.
Here at Tarmac, we are working hard to create a dynamic and inclusive environment and it’s important that our people come from a variety of different backgrounds.
Main Responsibilities
As the successful Operative, you will report to the Powders Production Coordinator and provide support working a rotating shift pattern. You will be responsible for maintaining plant balance, ensuring product compliances are met and operating mobile plant.
On a day‑to‑day basis, duties and responsibilities of the role will include (not exhaustive):
- Being responsible for operating the processing plant
- Loading lorries via the control room with daily customer requirements
- Working with lab testing team
- Carrying out daily safety and quality checks on plant
- Attending and contributing to monthly safety and operational meetings
- Operating manual bulk bag machines
- Maintaining good housekeeping
The Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate will be an Operative who has experience in a similar role and is willing to work a rotating shift pattern. Full training will be provided if required, and if you have experience in health and safety whilst working in an industrial environment and hold a forklift licence, this would be beneficial.
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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