Job Description

Job Introduction

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 Snabe Sand and Gravel Quarry, Strathaven, near Kilmarnock. The base site is easily accessible from Darvel, Kilmarnock, East Kilbride, Hamilton, Bellshill, Monkton, Lanark and 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 Responsibilities

Reporting to the Section Manager, 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

Multi Skilled Operative

you will specifically focus on operational tasks including:Working with aggregates on site and operating machinery and mobile plant (including loading shovels) 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 as part of a small team to ensure customers get good quality material and on-time deliveries Ensuring that Plant availability is maximised Assisting the Section Manager 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

The ideal candidate 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.
As part of an operational team, suitable candidates for the role of

Multi Skilled Operative

will also demonstrate:Experience working within a Health and Safety based environment Good timekeeping and time management Experience of operating mobile plant including Loading Shovel (preferred) Working knowledge of Risk Assessments (ideally within role of Operative) Flexible attitude and willingness to work as part of an effective Multi-Skilled Operational team, adapting to different tasks within the overall team Self motivated approach and ability to successfully engage with and motivate other colleagues Good communication skills Knowledge and experience of the industry, mobile plant and quarrying (advantageous but not essential as training can be given to the successful candidate) Full UK Driving Licence IT literate Shovel Licence (preferred not essential)

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/112/6917


Contract Type Permanent


Closing Date 06 August, 2025


Job Category Operations, Quarrying and Production


Business Unit North & Scotland


Location Darvel , United Kingdom


Posted on 07 July, 2025