Job Description

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Job Introduction

Are you an experienced and dynamic

Process Operator

looking for your next permanent position?


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.

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Main Responsibilities

As the successful

Process Operator

, you will report into the Production Coordinator and as our plant operations run on a 24/7 365 basis, this role requires flexibility to ensure the running of the plant is effective. on a day to day basis, duties and responsibilities of the role will include (not exhaustive):

Monitoring the automated performance of the pre-heater, kiln feeder, rotary kiln burner, calciner, exhaust gases, emissions and cooler processes Interacting and manipulating the process in order to ensure production of cement is maximised and consistently remains within specifications Working as part of a team in managing the day to day blockages, housekeeping, general maintenance and production issues Populating production data into the various software systems used on site in order to ensure performance levels are efficiently monitored Monitoring, reporting and recording any incidents, abnormalities or deviations based on an appropriate checklist Reviewing equipment and production conditions in accordance with job plans Ensuring Tarmac is compliant with all Health Safety and Environmental regulations Making sure good housekeeping standards are maintained within the department Ensuring additives and raw materials are available at the designed areas and in correct quantity
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The Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate will be a

Process Operator

who has experience in a similar role and although not essential, if this is in a Cement background, this would be beneficial.


Ideally, we would like any prospective applicants for the

Process Operator

to be in receipt of the following skills and experience:

Mechanical or Electrical process knowledge Able to carry out heavy manual work Experience of working in a production environment or maintenance team Comprehensive understanding of safety procedures and leads by example in relation to safety standards Having a certificate in isolation procedures and a mobile plant licence would be desirable

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 + Bonus + Benefits


Frequency Annual


Job Reference tarmac/TP/158435/7034


Contract Type Permanent


Closing Date 18 September, 2025


Job Category Operations, Quarrying and Production


Business Unit Cement & Packed


Location Buxton, United Kingdom


Posted on 19 August, 2025