Are you a passionate and dynamic Multi Skilled Operative looking for your next permanent role?  Or do you have a heavy industry background and this a role you would like to move into?  The please read on!

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 Multi Skilled Operative to join our friendly Recycling and Rail team based at our Barham site, close to Ipswich in Suffolk.  This role is commutable from Ipswich, Great Blakenham, Claydon, Hadleigh, Needham Market, Rushmere, Warren Heath, Kesgrave, Woodbridge, Stowmarket, Bury St Edmunds, Felixstowe, Manningtree, Colchester, Lexden, Highwoods, Diss 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, therefore prior experience in a Rail environment isn’t always necessary for success.

The successful candidate for the role of Multi Skilled Operative will have a wide range of responsibilities including (not exhaustive):

• Recycling and Plant (both fixed and mobile) Operations
• Operating Front End Loading Shovel
• Operating the weighbridge in support of the wider operational team
• Rail Operations - Railhead
• Train unloading via Fixed Plant
• Trackside Rail Operations
• Operating Mobile and Fixed Plant on site in support of the wider business requirements
• Assist with any failures in the delivery of the operation with the support of our operations and production teams
• Exceptional time management is essential
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of the business you're working for by identifying and taking ownership of opportunities for improvement to the processes you use, the services you will provide and the values you can add to the business

The ideal candidate for our role of Multi Skilled Operative will be able to demonstrate, or be willing to complete training for:

• Secondary school education, GCSE’s etc or equivalent
• ESSENTIAL – loading shovel license
• NVQ/QCF level 2 in rail operations or industry equivalent – would prove highly beneficial; although training to achieve this qualification will be given to the successful applicant if required
• Background in Rail Operations - Shunting would prove beneficial
• Computer literate
• Experience of working within a busy environment is advantageous as is the ability to work with multiple colleagues and suppliers

In addition to the role of Multi Skilled Operative we offer an extensive range of career development opportunities and industry-leading rewards, incentives, and benefits:

• 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+, Parents & Carers, Ability, Wellbeing, Female Voice, and Menopause
• Training and development opportunities 

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.

Please click on the apply button to complete your application. Occasionally we receive a large volume of applications for our roles and when this happens we sometimes bring the published closing date forward, so please apply promptly to avoid disappointment

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