Multi Skilled Operative


Company:	Tarmac Trading Limited
Salary:	Excellent Plus Benefits
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Loughborough, LE12 8GE
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	28 Aug 2026
Closing date:	26 Sept 2026

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Summary

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.

We are currently looking for a

Multi Skilled Quarry Operative

to join our fantastic team at our Mountsorrel Quarry, in Quorn, near to Loughborough in Leicestershire. This role is commutable from Quorn, Loughborough, Leicester, Melton Mowbray, Coalville, Shepshed, Syston, Glenfield, Ibstock, Sileby, Kegworth, Nottingham, Derby, Grantham, Matlock, Tunstead, Dene, Ashbourne, Oakham, Bardon Hill and the surrounding areas.

We’re working hard to create a dynamic and inclusive environment and it’s important that our people come from a variety of different backgrounds.

Main Responsibilities

Reporting directly to Quarry Supervisors. The

Multi Skilled Quarry Operative

will work on the day-to-day operations driving mobile plant as part of the Quarry load and haul fleet.

Your responsibilities as the

Multi Skilled Quarry Operative

will include (not exhaustive):

Health, Safety, Environmental and Quality responsibilities

Follow SHE policies and procedures

Operating Mobile plant/Fixed plant on site

Assist the Supervisor with meeting daily/weekly production targets

Ensure plantconforms with safety requirements at all times

Inspections on the plant, reporting defects and assisting to implement remedial action

Ensure that plant availability ismaximised

Working to keep housekeeping around site to a high standard

The Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate will be able to demonstrate proven experience working within an Industrial, Factory or similar environment as an operative or labourer. As well as possess good communication skills and have a real desire in developing both operative and supervisory skills.

To succeed in the role of a

Multi Skilled Quarry Operative

the following is what we are looking for in a future colleague:

Knowledge of mobile and/or fixed plant

Mobile plant licences including: Rigid Dump Truck licence– (Highly desirable), Wheeled loading shovel, Excavator etc.

Experience of working in a quarry load & haul fleet

Good Timekeeping

Good Communication skills – bringing problems to the attention of Line Management

Previous experience in mobile plant operations

Full UK Driving Licence

IT Literate (Preferable)

Previous experience as a

Multi Skilled Quarry Operative

working in a Plant/Quarry environment would prove highly beneficial; but this is not essential as training will be given to the right candidate.

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 our Employee Communities, where you can network, learn from others, and increase your awareness of the support available to you. Our three Employee Communities are: Health and Wellbeing, Inclusion and Identity, Personal Growth and Development

Training and development opportunities

Tarmac iscommittedto being aForces

‑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 arecommittedto creating aninclusive

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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