Multi Skilled Operative

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Job Reference tarmac/TP/232604/8240

Apply for this job Number of Positions: 1 Contract Type: Permanent Salary: Excellent Salary + Overtime + Bonus + Benefits Working Hours: 48 hours Location: Hexham | Newcastle upon Tyne | Consett | Prudhoe | Ponteland Closing Date: 08/12/2026 Job Functions: Operations, Quarrying and Production Region / Division: Operations A&A Business Unit: North & Scotland

Job Introduction

Do you enjoy practical, hands-on work where no two days are the same? Do you take pride in working safely, supporting your team and delivering quality results? Ready to develop new skills and become part of a team that's essential to delivering materials for major construction projects across the region?

We are currently recruiting for a Multi Skilled Operative to join our amazing team at our Tarmac Barrasford Quarry and Asphalt Plant, in Hexham, Northumberland. As well as Hexham this site is accessible from Newcastle upon Tyne, North Shields, Consett, Morpeth and the surrounding areas.

Role Responsibility

Reporting directly to the Section Manager the duties of the Multi Skilled Operative are part of a key team of Operatives producing dry aggregates material for the construction industry. As well as delivering best in class Health, Safety, Environmental and Quality performance for our Plant operations.

Your role as a Multi Skilled Operative will include:

• Working with other members of the team to ensure that customers get good quality material and on-time deliveries 
• Operation and mobile Plant  
• Assisting the Supervisor with meeting daily/weekly production targets 
• Ensuring Plant conforms with safety requirements at all times
• Health, Safety, Environmental and Quality responsibilities 
• Following Health, Safety and Environmental policies and procedures 
• Inspections on the Plant and acting on defects and implement remedial action 
• Assisting in the maintenance regime of the Plant 
• Ensuring that Plant availability is maximised
• Working to keep housekeeping around site to a high standard 

The Ideal Candidate

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

To succeed in this role we would expect a candidate to evidence:

• Knowledge of Plant and ideally possess previous experience in quarry or mobile Plant operations 
• Shovel Licence – desirable
• Be flexible and able to work as part of an effective Multi-Skilled Operative team 
• Be self motivated and able to motivate other colleagues in the team
• Good timekeeping – flexible as to the Units requirements  
• Good communication skills – bringing problems to the attention of Line Management 
• Full UK Driving Licence
• IT Literate 

Previous experience as a Multi Skilled Operative working in an Asphalt Plant would prove highly beneficial however 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