Multi Skilled Operative

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Job Reference tarmac/TP/109/8144

Apply for this job Number of Positions: 1 Contract Type: Permanent Salary: Excellent Salary + Overtime + Bonus + Benefits Working Hours: 48 Location: Loughborough Closing Date: 23/10/2026 Job Functions: Operations, Quarrying and Production Region / Division: Operations A&A Business Unit: Midlands

Job Introduction

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 plant conforms with safety requirements at all times
• Inspections on the plant, reporting defects and assisting to implement remedial action
• Ensure that plant availability is maximised
• 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 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 emplo