Multi Skilled Operative

4 weeks ago


Ferryhill, United Kingdom Tarmac Full time

Job Introduction

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 Thrislington Quarry, Ferryhill, County Durham. As well as Durham, this role is easily accessible if you live in Ferryhill, Spennymoor, Newton Aycliffe, Peterlee, Sedgefield, Darlington, Bishop Auckland, Consett, Hartlepool, Middlesbrough 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. 

Role Responsibility

The role of Multi Skilled Operative is part of a key team of Operatives producing dry aggregates material for the construction industry. As well as delivering best in class Health, Safety, Environmental and Quality performance for our Plant operations, as a Multi Skilled Operative you will specifically focus on operational tasks including: 

Working with aggregates on site and operating machinery (including dumpers and excavators) 

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 with other members of the team to ensure that customers get good quality material and on-time deliveries 

Ensuring that Plant availability is maximised 

Weighbridge duties 

Loading shovel (mobile Plant) 

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 Candidate

Suitable candidates for the role Multi Skilled Operative will be able to demonstrate proven experience preferably working within a similar aggregates environment or an Industrial or Factory environment as an operative or labourer. You will also possess good communication skills and have a real desire in developing both operative and supervisory skills. 

As part of an operational team, the ideal candidate for the role of Multi Skilled Operative will also: 

Have knowledge of the industry, Plant and ideally of quarrying 

Previous experience in mobile Plant operations preferred 

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 

Have knowledge of Risk Assessments within role of operative 

Have knowledge of SSOW (HIRA) and Permit systems (preferred but not essential) 

Be compliant and engage with company policies, targets, goals and standards 

Good timekeeping – flexible as to the Units requirements 

Good communication skills – bringing problems to the attention of Line Management 

Full UK Driving Licence 

Be IT literate 

Shovel/ADT/Excavator experience preferred 

Shovel Licence and Mobile plant tickets – desirable but not essential 

Why Us

In 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 



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