Loading Shovel Driver

Job Introduction

Competitive Rate of Pay + Fantastic Benefits
Full Time, Permanent contract
Monday to Friday 05:30 to 15:30 with occasional weekend work.

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 Loading Shovel Driver to join our friendly team based in Tarmac Tallington site, Lincolnshire.

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.

Main Responsibilities

Reporting to the Batch Plant Supervisor as the successful candidate you will:

• Operate the Loading Shovel maintaining all materials to supply the Batching to allow for a constant flow of Concrete to the Site.
• Manage the delivery of Bulk Materials insuring Drivers adhere to all safety requirement, to maintain and manage Wedge Pits and Cake Bays
• Autonomous Maintenance in the role. 
• Carry out concrete plant production duties, including batching concrete in accordance with a specification to meet quality standards
• Carry out daily safety and maintenance inspections including reporting KPI data.
• Safe operation of all equipment as trained and authorised, ensuring plant and equipment are inspected and maintained and defects reported
• Operate mobile plant, managing stock intake and ensuring all material stocks are segregated
• Work as a team to ensure a quality product is produced for the client and targeted volumes are delivered
• General housekeeping; ensuring that the highest standards are maintained in accordance with What Good Looks Like (WGLL) and the CRH Lifesaving rules
• Role model an exemplary approach to Health and Safety, contributing proactively to a safe working environment and working collaboratively to build a culture of continuous improvement
• Take pride in all work completed and being determined to succeed

This is a varied, complex and rewarding position that requires working knowledge of Health & Safety, a customer focus, a willingness to learn and develop, Operational Experience,

The Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate will possess previous experience working as a Mobile Plant Operative, Loading Shovel Driver or similar and be flexible to work shifts. As well as possess good communication skills and have a real desire in developing supervisory skills.

Specific Requirements;

• Knowledge of the process, heavy plant, and equipment
• Loading Shovel experience is essential
• Computer literacy

Why Us

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
• Training and development opportunities

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