Job Description

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 recruiting for a

Multi Skilled 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 Processing Supervisor. The

Multi Skilled Operative

will work on the day-to-day operations of crushing and screening fixed plant, carrying out housekeeping tasks and maintaining high safety standards.
Your responsibilities as the

Multi Skilled Operative

will include (not exhaustive):

Operating the crushing and screening plant Operating Mobile Plant on site Working to keep housekeeping around site to a high standard Working with other members of the team to ensure that customers get good quality material and on-time deliveries Assist the Supervisor and Lead Operator 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


This position is a

Backshift

role working Monday - Thursday with a 3pm start time and Fridays, 12pm start. Overtime will be available to meet with our site's production needs.


For your training period you will be on

DAYS

(6am start) in order for you to gain complete knowledge and understanding of Site Operations.

The Ideal Candidate

To succeed in the role of a

Multi Skilled Operative

the ideal candidate will be able to demonstrate proven experience operating crushing and screening plant and use of SCADA systems. They will also be able to evidence:

Strong IT skills Knowledge of Plant and previous experience in fixed plant operations SCADA Systems experience - preferred Good Timekeeping - flexible as to the site requirements Good Communication skills - bringing problems to the attention of Line Management Full UK manual car Driving Licence with no more than 6 penalty points


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

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/119/7135


Contract Type Permanent


Closing Date 24 October, 2025


Job Category Operations, Quarrying and Production


Business Unit Midlands


Location Mountsorrel, United Kingdom


Posted on 16 September, 2025