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 currently looking for a General Operative (night shift) to join our friendly team based at our Tarmac Cross Green Asphalt Plant in Leeds, Yorkshire. This role is easily accessible from Leeds, Rothwell, Oulton, Swillington, Garforth, Wetherby, Whinmoor, Oakwood, Bradford, Dewsbury, Wakefield, Headingley, Otley, Castleford, Pontefract, Halifax and the surrounding areas.

This General Operative (night shift) role will be working from 7pm - 7am on a “4 on 4 off” shift basis.

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.

As the successful candidate for the role of General Operative (night shift) you will be a part of the Multi-Skilled Operative team which produces dry aggregates material for the construction industry. As well as delivering best in class Health, Safety, Environmental and Quality performance for our Plant operations.

This role will specifically focus on operational tasks including:

• Operating the on site asphalt plant to produce various different type of asphalt product.
• Driving efficiencies and plant optimisation.
• Working with aggregates on site and operating machinery as per the role of General Operative (night shift) (including operating mobile plant).
• Day to day maintenance, maintaining the highest levels of housekeeping
• Maintenance and driving a culture of zero harm and behavioural safety
• Compliance and awareness Health and Safety measure around the site

The ideal candidate for the role of General Operative (night shift) will be able to demonstrate proven experience working within an Industrial, Factory or similar production environment as an operative. As well as possess good communication skills and have a real desire in developing both operative and supervisory skills.

As part of an operational team, you should be able to demonstrate proven experience of working within a similar environment. You will also:

• Have knowledge of the industry and ideally of quarrying
• 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
• Have knowledge of Risk Assessments within role of General Operative 
• Have knowledge of SSOW (HIRA) and Permit systems (preferred but not essential)
• Be compliant and engage with company policies, targets, goals and standards
• Be IT literate
• Shovel Licence – desirable

In addition to the role of General Operative (night shift) we offer an extensive range of career development opportunities and industry-leading rewards, incentives and benefits: 

• Bonus scheme
• Training & Development
• Enhanced holiday entitlement
• Contributory pension scheme
• Industry Leading Maternity & Paternity Policies
• 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 inc. BAME; LGBTQ+; Working Parents 

Interested? Why not click here to find out more?  Go on… are you ready to build your future?

Tarmac is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive work environment for all employees and actively encourage applications from all sectors of the community. 

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