Are you an experienced Plant Operative looking for your next permanent role? Then please read on as we may just have the role for you.
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 Plant Operative to join our friendly team based from our Meriden plant situated centrally between Birmingham and Coventry, this role will be to work on the plant supporting a large infrastructure project. The base site is easily accessible via most major road networks, based in the heart of the Midlands and is commutable from Birmingham, Coventry, Kenilworth, Nuneaton, Redditch, Solihull, Sutton Coldfield, Walsall, Wolverhampton, Cannock, Tamworth, Towcester, Stratford-on-Avon, Royal Leamington Spa, Daventry, Northampton, Rugby 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 technical experience isn’t always necessary for success.
Main ResponsibilitiesReporting directly to Production Manager, the Plant Operative will be working as part of the site production team focusing on delivering exceptional safety, health and environmental standards and meeting financial and operational targets. You will also be responsible for the safe operation of the concrete plant ensuring daily tasks are completed including general site housekeeping and basic maintenance. This will include ensuring materials are supplied correctly and within the required specification and are correctly loaded into the correct places.
On a day to day basis, your responsibilities as Plant Operative will include (not exhaustive):
Complying with the Safety Management System ensuring that all site activities are carried out in line with Tarmac standards and policies and current legislation
Supporting a culture of health and safety best practice by setting a personal example
Ensuring that site inspections are completed and recorded accurately
Ensuring you read, understand and comply with method statements and risk assessments for all activities
Attending and actively participating in daily and weekly safety briefings
Actively look to identify SHE improvement opportunities and also support SHE Committee representatives
Complying with planning and other operating restrictions i.e. site boundaries, noise, dust, hours etc.
Working to ensure key performance indicators are met, recorded and reported or escalated accurately
Identifying and communicating opportunities for continuous improvement
Striving to effectively control daily operations of concrete plants in line with the operating SOP’s
Working closely with maintenance team/contractors to co-ordinate maintenance activities during a normal day and during shutdowns
Liaising with supervisors as required regarding delivery and quality issues
Ensuring the quality of the products manufactured and delivered to site
Maintaining full communication to all stakeholders in relation to plant breakdown
The Ideal CandidateTo succeed in the role of a Plant Operative the following is what we are looking for in a future colleague:
Experience and knowledge of understanding safe working practices
Strong communication skills
Remain customer focussed at all times and an ability to work collaboratively with the project team and other key stakeholders
Why UsAlong with the role of Plant Operative we additionally offer an extensive range of career development opportunities and industry-leading rewards, incentives, and benefits:
Bonus scheme
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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