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Powders Operative

Please Note: The application deadline for this job has now passed.

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 Powders Operative to join our friendly team at Ballidon near Ashbourne, Derbyshire. This role will require shift work across various patterns so will require flexibility.

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 the role of Powders Operative, you will be responsible for:

  • Responsible for operating the processing plant and maintaining plant balance. 
  • Load lorries via the control room with daily customer requirements.
  • Work with lab testing team to ensure product compliance is met.
  • Carry out daily safety and quality checks on plant.
  • Attend and contribute to monthly safety and operational meetings.
  • Operating manual bulk bag machine and automatic bagging operation.
  • Operating mobile plant. 
  • Responsible for maintaining good housekeeping.
  • Opportunities to progress to team leader and deputy team leader positions.

The Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate of a Powders Operative, will have experience in a similar role as well as:

  • Experience of health and safety within a manufacturing/industrial environment
  • Fork lift driving license
  • Flexibility to cover various shift patterns
  • Good communication skills
  • Full training will be provided if required

Why Us

In addition to the role of Powders 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 inc. BAME; LGBTQ+; Working Parents 
  • 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. 

Tarmac Trading Limited

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