Job Description

Job Introduction

Are you an experienced and dynamic

General Operative

or Groundworker looking for your next position?


We are currently looking for an experienced

Operative

at our Eaton Hall packed products plant in Congleton. Reporting to the Site Manager you will be responsible for undertaking all site duties safely, understanding CRH and SHE safety. You will also be working in different areas including raw materials, storage, production, despatch and housekeeping.

Main Responsibilities

As the successful

Operative

your duties and responsibilities will include (not exhaustive):

Meeting daily production target requirements Working on the reporting of data for quality purposes Moving, loading and unloading products from the plant and vehicles Meeting customer service requirements in terms of accurate loading and timely vehicle turnaround Working on the continuous improvement of performance standards

The working pattern of this position is an afternoon shift - 2pm to 10pm, flexibility of shift pattern may be required to ensure adequate cover on site.

The ideal candidate

The ideal

Operative

will be able to demonstrate proven experience working within a similar production and despatch environment. Furthermore, if you have experience in any of the following, this would be beneficial in your application:

Good communication skills and good numeracy Holding a mobile plant licence for diesel counterbalance forklift truck Strong communication and team player ability Previous experience of manual handling would be a bonus

The role is based our Eaton Hall plant in Congleton, Cheshire. The site is easily accessible from Leek, Biddulph, Alsager, Sandbach, Nantwich, Malpas, Tattenhall, Frodsham, Winsford, Northwich, Runcorn, Widnes, Warrington, Lymm, Altrincham, Manchester, Stockport, Wilmslow, Alderley Edge, Knutsford, Macclesfield, Buxton and the surrounding areas.


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. 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.


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.

Why us

In addition to this rolewe 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/158435/7061


Contract Type Permanent


Closing Date 29 September, 2025


Job Category Operations, Quarrying and Production


Business Unit Cement & Packed


Location Congleton , United Kingdom


Posted on 27 August, 2025