Multi Skilled Operative

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Job Reference tarmac/TP/150/8238

Apply for this job Number of Positions: 1 Contract Type: Permanent Salary: Excellent Salary + Overtime + Bonus + Benefits Working Hours: Average 48 hours per week, different shifts for two weeks = 96 hours per fortnight. Location: Northwich, Cheshire Closing Date: 23/10/2026 Job Functions: Operations, Quarrying and Production Region / Division: Operations A&A Business Unit: North & Scotland

Job Introduction

At Tarmac, ‘who you are’ matters. We want to get to know you. If you share our values and are proud of a job well done, collaborative in working well with others and ambitious to make things better, then have a read of what we have on offer. 

We are looking for a Multi Skilled Operative to join our friendly team based at Tarmac Crown Farm Sand & Gravel Quarry, near Northwich. This is accessible from Winsford, Northwich, Middlewich, Rudheath, Barnton, Frodsham, Chester, Crewe, Sandbach, Congleton and the surrounding areas.

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.

Main Responsibilities

The role of Multi Skilled Operative is 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, as Multi Skilled Operative you will specifically focus on operational tasks including:

• Working with aggregates on site and operating machinery, mobile plant and marine dredging plant(including loading shovels, excavator and dumper)
• Weighbridge duties
• Loading shovel (mobile plant)
• Day to day maintenance of the plant, maintaining the highest levels of housekeeping
• Training and operation on static plant operations to help drive plant optimisation
• Working in a team to ensure that customers get good quality material and on-time deliveries
• Ensuring that Plant availability is maximised
• Assisting the Supervisor with meeting daily/weekly production targets
• Maintaining and driving a culture of zero harm and behavioural safety
• Compliance and awareness Health and Safety measure around the site

The Ideal Candidate

Suitable candidates for the role Multi Skilled Operative will be able to demonstrate proven experience preferably working within a similar aggregates environment or an Industrial or Factory environment as an Operative or Labourer.

As part of an operational team, the ideal candidate for the role of Multi Skilled Operative will also:

• Experience working within a Health and Safety based environment
• Good timekeeping and time management essential
• Experience of operating mobile plant including Loading Shovel, Dumper and Excavator
• Have knowledge of Risk Assessments (ideally within role of Operative)
• Be flexible and happy to work as part of an effective Multi-Skilled Operational team, adapting to different tasks within the overall team
• Be self motivated and able to motivate colleagues within the team
• Good communication skills
• Knowledge and experience of the industry, mobile plant and quarrying preferred but not essential
• Previous experience in mobile plant operations as a Multi Skilled Operative beneficial but not essential as training will be given to the successful candidate
• Full UK Driving Licence
• Be IT literate

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+, Pa