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 currently looking for a Multi Skilled Operative (Quarry) to join our friendly team based at Tarmac Barrasford Quarry and Asphalt Plant, in Hexham, Northumberland. As well as Hexham this site is accessible from Newcastle upon Tyne, North Shields, Consett, Morpeth 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 ResponsibilitiesAs a Multi Skilled Operative (Quarry) you will work as part of the Multi-Skilled Operational team which produces dry aggregates material for the construction industry. As well as delivering best in class Health, Safety, Environmental and Quality performance for our Plant operations.

In the role of Multi Skilled Operative (Quarry) you will specifically focus on operational tasks including:

Working with aggregates on site and operating machinery

Housekeeping duties on site

Operating weighbridge

Driving loading shovel

Day to day maintenance, maintaining the highest levels of housekeeping

Maintenance and driving a culture of zero harm and behavioural safety

Compliance and awareness Health and Safety measure around the site

Training and operation on static plant operations to help drive plant optimisation

The Ideal CandidateThe ideal candidate for the role of Multi Skilled Operative (Quarry) 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.

As part of an operational team, suitable candidates for the role of Multi Skilled Operative (Quarry) will demonstrate proven experience of working within a similar environment. You will also:

Have knowledge of the industry and ideally of quarrying

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 Multi Skilled Operative (Quarry)

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

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

Driving licence and own transport preferred to enable easy commute/access to the site.

Why UsIn addition to the role of Multi Skilled Operative (Quarry) 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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