Multi Skilled Quarry Operative

Job Introduction

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 a Multi Skilled Quarry Operative to join our fantastic team at our Mountsorrel Quarry, in Quorn, near to Loughborough in Leicestershire. 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, Bardon Hill and the surrounding areas.

We're 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

Reporting directly to Quarry Supervisors. The Multi Skilled Quarry Operative will work on the day-to-day operations driving mobile plant as part of the Quarry load and haul fleet.

Your responsibilities as the Multi Skilled Quarry Operative will include (not exhaustive):

• 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 plant conforms with safety requirements at all times
• Inspections on the plant, reporting defects and assisting to 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 to demonstrate proven experience working within an Industrial, Factory or similar environment as an operative or labourer. As well as possess good communication skills and have a real desire in developing both operative and supervisory skills.

To succeed in the role of a Multi Skilled Quarry Operative the following is what we are looking for in a future colleague:

• Knowledge of mobile and/or fixed plant
• Mobile plant licences including: Rigid Dump Truck licence – (Highly desirable), Wheeled loading shovel, Excavator etc.
• Experience of working in a quarry load & haul fleet
• Good Timekeeping
• Good Communication skills – bringing problems to the attention of Line Management
• Previous experience in mobile plant operations
• Full UK Driving Licence
• IT Literate (Preferable)

Previous experience as a Multi Skilled Quarry Operative working in a Plant/Quarry environment would prove highly beneficial; but this is not essential as training will be given to the right candidate.

Why Tarmac

In addition to this role 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.

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Tarmac Trading Limited

Tarmac Trading Limited

• Tarmac

Salary

Excellent Salary + Overtime + Bonus + Benefits

Frequency

Annual

Job Reference

tarmac/TP/150/7366

Contract Type

Permanent

Closing Date

13 December, 2025

Job Category

Operations, Quarrying and Production

Business Unit

Midlands

Location

Loughborough, United Kingdom

Posted on

13 November, 2025

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