Multi Skilled Operative; Nightshift

Overview

MULTI SKILLED OPERATIVE (NIGHT SHIFT) – Cross Green, Leeds. Looking for hands‑on night shift work where your skills really count? If you enjoy working with heavy plant, keeping production moving, and being part of a tight‑knit operational team, this is a great opportunity to build your technical experience in a fast‑paced industrial environment.

This role will suit someone practical, safety‑focused and motivated to develop their skills – with scope to grow into more senior operational or supervisory responsibilities over time. You’ll be joining a high‑performing night shift operation where teamwork, pride in the job and doing things the right way are essential.

Hours:

48 hours per week
Shift pattern:
Monday to Friday, 7pm - 5am

Location:

Cross Green Asphalt Plant, Leeds (easily accessible from Leeds and surrounding areas)

• Operating the onsite asphalt plant to produce a range of asphalt products
• Supporting plant efficiency and optimisation during evening/night shift operations
• Working with aggregates and operating mobile plant machinery
• Carrying out day‑to‑day maintenance and maintaining excellent housekeeping standards
• Promoting a strong zero‑harm safety culture and behavioural safety
• Ensuring awareness and compliance with Health and Safety controls across site

• Experience working within an industrial, factory or production environment
• Enjoy being part of a multi‑skilled operational team
• Pride in a job well done and good communication skills
• Enthusiasm to develop both technically and professionally

• Experience with in quarrying, asphalt or a similar heavy industry (desirable)
• A flexible, team‑focused approach to work
• Self‑motivation and the ability to positively influence others
• Knowledge of risk assessments in a plant or operational environment
• Understanding of SSOW (HIRA) and permit systems (preferred, not essential)
• Good basic IT skills
• A Shovel Licence (desirable)

• 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
• Opportunities to join Employee Communities (employee networks) such as REACH – Religious, Ethnic, Cultural Heritage, LGBTQ+, Parents & Carers, Ability, Wellbeing, Female Voice and Menopause
• Training and development opportunities
• Support for military background candidates and a Forces‑friendly employer environment

We are committed to creating a diverse, inclusive and supportive working environment where everyone has the opportunity to succeed. 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.