Operative


Company:	Tarmac Trading Limited
Salary:	Competitive
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Northwich, CW8 2JL
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	31 Jul 2026
Closing date:	30 Oct 2026

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Summary

Are you an

Operative eagerly looking for your next role? Then please read on………

We are currently looking for an Operative at our

Packed Products plant in Northwich. As the successful Operative, you will report to the Site Manager and will be responsible for undertaking all site duties safely,

understanding

CRH and SHE safety. You will also work across different areas including raw materials, storage, production, dispatch and housekeeping.

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.

Main Responsibilities

On a day‑to‑day basis, duties and responsibilities of the Operative will include (not exhaustive):

Meeting daily production target requirements

Reporting data for quality purposes

Moving, loading and unloading product from the plant and vehicles

Meeting customer service requirements in terms of accurate loading and timely vehicle turnaround

Driving continuous improvement of performance standards

Contributing to continuous improvement of plant and production methods

Maintaining high standards of housekeeping

The Ideal Candidate

As our ideal Operative, you will be able to demonstrate proven experience working within a similar production and despatch environment.

You will also:

Possess good communication skills and be numerate

Be a proficient communicator

Be a strong team player

Have experience of manual handling

Hold an FLT licence (desirable)

This role is based at our

Northwich Packed Products plant, which is easily commutable from the surrounding areas.

At Tarmac,

‘who you are’ matters. We want to get to know you.If you

share our values—pride in a job well done, collaboration with others, and ambition to make things better—then please take a look at what we have to 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 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 Tarmac

We don't just offer a job, we offer a career.

Alongside this role, you'll have access to industry-leading rewards, development opportunities, and a culture that puts people first, 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

Tarmac is committed to being a Forces‑friendly employer. If you’re coming from a military background, we’ll support your transition and help you build a successful career with us.

We’re proud to be part of CRH, and even prouder to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for everyone. If you need any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, just let us know, we’re here to support you.

Ready to build your future?

Click ‘Apply’ to get started. Please note: we sometimes close roles early due to high interest, so don’t wait too long!

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Tarmac Trading Limited

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