Job Description

Job Introduction

Are you a

Multi Skilled Operative

and eagerly looking for your next role? Then please read on!

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 recruiting for a

Multi Skilled Operative

to join the fantastic team at our Tarmac Asphalt plant at Elstow, close to Bedford in Bedfordshire. The plant is easily accessible via most major road networks and commutable from Bedford, Kempston, Cranfield, Sandy, Milton Keynes, St Neots, Rushden, Letchworth Garden City, Bletchley, Northampton, Luton, Stevenage, Rushden Wellingborough 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 Plant Supervisor. The

Multi Skilled Operative

will work on the day-to-day operations driving mobile plant and other site duties, you will work with the team to the site plan, you will ensure that stocks are maintained and replenished in good time.


Your responsibilities as the

Multi Skilled Operative

will include (not exhaustive):

Operating Mobile Plant on site Working with other members of the team to ensure that customers get good quality material and on-time deliveries Assist the Supervisor with meeting daily/weekly production targets Follow SHE policies and procedures Ensure Plant conforms with safety requirements at all times Health, Safety, Environmental and Quality responsibilities Inspections on the plant and acting on defects and implement remedial action Ensure that plant availability is maximised Working to keep housekeeping around site to a high standard

Previous experience working in an Asphalt / RMX / Plant / Quarry / Industrial Manufacturing environment would prove highly beneficial; but this is not essential as training will be given to the right candidate


The role is a Shift position, so you will be required to work a set shift pattern with overtime is available to meet with our site's production needs

The Ideal Candidate

To succeed in the role of a

Multi Skilled Operative

the following is what we are looking for in a future colleague:

Knowledge of Plant IT Literate Shovel License - highly desirable Good Timekeeping - flexible as to the site requirements Good Communication skills - bringing problems to the attention of Line Management Previous experience in mobile plant operations Full UK manual car Driving Licence with no more than 6 penalty points

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

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 + Bonus + Benefits


Frequency Annual


Job Reference tarmac/TP/117/6742


Contract Type Permanent


Closing Date 09 June, 2025


Job Category Operations, Quarrying and Production


Business Unit South East


Location Elstow, England


Posted on 08 May, 2025