Multi Skilled Operative in Congleton

Location: Congleton
Salary: Hidden
Recruiter: Tarmac
Job Hours: Full-time

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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.  We are looking for a Multi Skilled Operative to join our friendly team based at Tarmac Eaton Hall Quarry, near Congleton. This is accessible from Eaton, Congleton, Biddulph, Stoke-on-Trent, Buxton, Leek, Northwich, Winsford, Sandbach, Crewe, Stockport 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 ResponsibilitiesThe role of Multi Skilled Operative is part of a key team of Operatives delivering best in class Health, Safety, Environmental and Quality performance for our Plant operations, as Multi Skilled Operative you will specifically focus on operational tasks including: Working on site and operating machinery, mobile plant and sand processing plant (including loading shovels, dredger and sand dryers) Weighbridge duties Loading shovel (mobile plant) Day to day maintenance of the plant, maintaining the highest levels of housekeeping Training and operation on static plant operations to help drive plant optimisation Working in a team of 15 to ensure that customers get good quality material and on-time deliveries Ensuring that Plant availability is maximised Assisting the Supervisor with meeting daily/weekly production targets Maintaining and driving a culture of zero harm and behavioural safety Compliance and awareness Health and Safety measure around the site  The Ideal CandidateSuitable candidates for the role Multi Skilled Operative will be able to demonstrate proven experience preferably working within a similar environment or an Industrial or Factory environment as an Operative or Labourer.  As part of an operational team, the ideal candidate for the role of Multi Skilled Operative will also: Experience working within a Health and Safety based environment Good timekeeping and time management essential Experience of operating mobile plant including Loading Shovel Have knowledge of Risk Assessments (ideally within role of Operative) Be flexible and happy to work as part of an effective Multi-Skilled Operational team, adapting to different tasks within the overall team Be self motivated and able to motivate colleagues within the team Good communication skills  Knowledge and experience of the industry, mobile plant and quarrying preferred but not essential Previous experience in mobile plant operations as a Multi Skilled Operative beneficial but not essential as training will be given to the successful candidate Full UK Driving Licence Be IT literate Shovel License (preferred not essential)  Why UsIn addition to the role of Multi Skilled Operative we also offer an extensive range of career development opportunities and industry-leading rewards, incentives and benefits 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  Interested? Why not click here to find out more?  Go on… are you ready to build your future? Tarmac, a CRH company, is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive work environment for all employees and actively encourage applications from all sectors of the community. Please click on the apply button to complete your application. Occasionally we receive a large volume of applications for our roles and when this happens we sometimes bring the published closing date forward, so please apply promptly to avoid disappointment. #tarmac #tarmaccareers #Aggregates #operative #quarryoperative #multiskilledoperative #plantjobs #quarrying #quarryingoperations #quarryjobs #Eaton #Congleton #Biddulph #Stoke-on-Trent #Buxton #Leek #Northwich #Winsford #Sandbach #Crewe #StockportTarmac Trading Limited

About Tarmac


Tarmac is the UK’s leading sustainable building materials and construction solutions business. Our company combines the knowledge and expertise of two of the construction industry’s most iconic brands: Tarmac, the pioneers of the modern road and Blue Circle, the company that patented Portland Cement.

Our innovative products and solutions not only safely 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 have contributed to some of the UK’s biggest construction projects, including The Sainsbury Laboratory, Wembley Stadium, Heathrow Terminal 5, Blackpool Sea Defences, The Shard and London 2012.

We have over 150 years of experience and directly employs around 7,000 people across a nationwide network of over 400 sites. Our solutions span aggregates, asphalt, cement, lime, offsite manufacturing, readymix concrete, road contracting services, building products and recycling services. This unique combination of people, technology and assets enables us to offer customers unrivalled choice, innovation and flexibility.

Safety is at the core of our business, and underpins the way we operate; beginning with a commitment to providing a safe environment for all employees, as well as contractors and the communities around our sites. We are one of the largest recyclers of construction materials in the UK and a net consumer of waste. We're also one of the UK’s largest landowners, providing environmental stewardship for thousands of acres of countryside. Tarmac is part of CRH plc. CRH is a leading global diversified building materials group, employing c.87,000 people at c.3,800 operating locations in 31 countries worldwide. With a market capitalisation of c.€27 billion (March 2017), CRH is the largest building materials company in North America and the second largest worldwide

Prior to its acquisition by CRH from Lafarge SA and Anglo American Plc on 31 July 2015, the business was known as Lafarge Tarmac.

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Local Council Population: 29,976 Train Stations: 1 Unemployment Rate: 2.00%

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