General Operative

Tarmac

  • Presteigne, Powys
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 16 days ago
Do you enjoy working as part of a team? Would you like the chance to learn new skills and gain a Level 2 apprenticeship certification? Are you interested in creating better roads and helping to improve UK infrastructure?We are currently looking for a General Operative to join our friendly team based at our Tarmac Gore Quarry, Walton, Presteigne. As well as Presteigne, this role is easily accessible if you live in Hereford, Builth Wells, Ludlow, Llanwrtyd Wells, Leominster and the surrounding areas.This role will be working 40hrs per week Monday to Friday with the option to work overtime when availableThe role of General Operative gives you the opportunity to be part of our Ofsted outstanding Professional Operator Development Programme (PODP). We're passionate about development and progression here at Tarmac, and PODP provides an excellent foundation, giving you the knowledge, skills, behaviours, and confidence to be successful both personally and professionally. On completion of the programme, you will receive the Level 2 apprenticeship certification and an Industry recognised vocational qualification for the job role.Main ResponsibilitiesAs the successful candidate for the role of General Operative you will be a part of the Multi-Skilled Operative team which produces dry aggregates material for the construction industry. As well as delivering best in class Health, Safety, Environmental and Quality performance for our Plant operations.The role of General Operative will specifically focus on operational tasks including:
  • Operating the onsite asphalt / quarry plant equipment to produce various different type of building materials product
  • Driving efficiencies and plant optimisation
  • Working with aggregates on site and operating machinery as per the role of General Plant Operative (including operating mobile plant)
  • Day to day maintenance, maintaining the highest levels of housekeeping
  • Maintenance and driving a culture of zero harm and behavioural safety
  • Compliance and awareness Health and Safety measure around the site
FULL TRAINING WILL BE PROVIDED ON ALL MOBILE AND FIXED PLANT EQUIPMENTThe Ideal CandidateSuitable candidates for the role of General Operative will be:
  • Flexible and able to work as part of an effective Multi-Skilled Operative team
  • Self motivated and able to motivate other colleagues in the team
  • IT literate
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 UsIn 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.#Tarmac #TarmacCareers #Aggregates #operative #quarryoperative #multiskilledoperative #asphaltoperative #plantjobs #quarrying #quarryingoperations #asphalt #asphaltjobs #Walton #Presteigne #Hereford #BuilthWells #Ludlow #LlanwrtydWells #Leominster #LI-RE1Tarmac Trading Limited

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