Multi Skilled Operative
Posted 8 hours 20 minutes ago by Tarmac Trading Limited
Mountsorrel, near Loughborough (Leicestershire). Hands on role Varied work Training & progression Local, stable employment.
Are you practical, reliable and enjoy working as part of a close knit team? Looking for a role where no two days are the same, where you can build valuable plant and operational skills, and where your contribution genuinely matters? We're recruiting a Multi Skilled Operative to join our Mountsorrel Asphalt Plant, ideally located for candidates commuting from Loughborough, Leicester, MeltonMowbray and surrounding areas. This role offers real variety, structured training, and development opportunities within a busy operational environment. Previous asphalt or plant experience is beneficial but not essential - we're more interested in your attitude, work ethic and willingness to learn.
What You'll Be Doing- Mixing asphalt to specification
- Producing RAP to specification
- Working collaboratively to deliver quality materials and on time customer deliveries
- Weighbridge operations
- Operating mobile plant, including loading shovel
- Supporting Supervisors with daily and weekly production targets
- Carrying out inspections, identifying defects and implementing remedial actions
- Assisting with planned and reactive plant maintenance
- Ensuring housekeeping standards are consistently high
- Actively promoting and operating to Health, Safety, Environmental and Quality standards
We're keen to hear from candidates with experience in industrial, factory, manufacturing or similar operational environments, and from those who want to develop their technical and supervisory skills over time.
- Experience or interest in plant or mobile machinery operations
- Shovel licence (desirable but not essential)
- Excavator licence (essential)
- Flexible, team focused approach
- Motivation, good time keeping and strong work ethic
- Clear communication skills and confidence to expose issues when needed
- IT literacy
- Full UK Driving Licence
- Bonus scheme
- Enhanced holiday entitlement
- Contributory pension scheme
- Access to the Tarmac Reward website with discounts on retailers, holidays, etc.
- Access to the Employee Assistance helpline for free and confidential advice
- Access to join our Employee Communities (employee networks) - including REACH, Religious, Ethnic, Cultural Heritage, LGBTQ+, Parents & carers, Ability, Wellbeing, Female voice and menopause
- Training and development opportunities
- Support for Forces friendly employer transition for military background
At Tarmac, who you are matters. We believe people perform best when they feel valued, supported and challenged. We're proud to foster a dynamic, inclusive working environment and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for everyone. If you need any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, we're here to support you.