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 currently looking for a Operative to join our friendly team at our Mortar Plant in Colchester.
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.

Role Responsibility

In this role you will be responsible for a number of tasks including:

• 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
  

The Ideal Candidate

You will need to show a high degree of flexibility within your work along with varying start and finish times. Previous experience in the role is not essential as a full training programme will be provided.
As the ideal candidate you should be able to evidence previous experience and knowledge of understanding safe working practices as well as having good communication skills that will enable you to remain customer focussed at all times and work collaboratively with the project team and other key stakeholders. Being passionate about your role and ambition is also advantageous, and we will support you to achieve excellence in your role

Why Us

Along with the role of Operative we additionally 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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