Multi Skilled Operative

Multi Skilled Operative – Halecombe

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 read what we have on offer.

We are currently recruiting for a Multi Skilled Operative to join our amazing team at our Tarmac Halecombe Quarry and Asphalt Plant, Frome, South West and Wales. The role is easily accessible from Nunney, Shepton Mallet, Warminster, Trowbridge, Bath, Midsomer Norton, Gillingham, Glastonbury and 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, therefore prior technical experience isn’t always necessary for success.

Reporting directly to the Section Manager, the duties of the Multi Skilled Operative include producing dry aggregates material for the construction industry and delivering best‑in‑class health, safety, environmental, and quality performance for our plant operations.

Your role as a Multi Skilled Operative will include:

• Working with other members of the team to ensure that customers get good quality material and on‑time deliveries
• Operating mobile plant
• Assisting the supervisor with meeting daily/weekly production targets
• Ensuring plant conforms 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 implementing remedial action
• Assisting in 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 will have proven experience working within an industrial, factory or similar environment as an operative or labourer, good communication skills and a real desire to develop both operative and supervisory skills.

We expect a candidate to demonstrate:

• Knowledge of plant and ideally possess previous experience in quarry or mobile plant operations
• Shovel licence – desirable
• Be flexible and able to work as part of an effective multi-skilled operative team
• Be self‑motivated and able to motivate other colleagues in the team
• Good time‑keeping – flexible as per unit requirements
• Good communication skills – bringing problems to the attention of line management
• Full UK driving licence
• IT literate

Previous experience as a Multi Skilled Operative working in an asphalt plant would prove highly beneficial however this is not essential as training will be given to the right candidate.

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:

• 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 including REACH (Religious, Ethnic, Cultural Heritage, LGBTQ+, Parents & carers, Ability, Wellbeing, Female voice and menopause)
• Training and development opportunities

Tarmac is committed to being a forces‑friendly employer. If you’re coming from a military background, we’ll support your transition and help you build a successful career with us.

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, let us know, we’re here to support you.