Roadstone Operative – Tunstead Quarry (Buxton)
We are looking for an experienced mobile plant operator to join our team at Tunstead Stone (Quarry) in Buxton, one of the UK’s largest and most advanced quarrying operations. This hands‑on role is vital to keeping our stone operations moving efficiently, supporting road and rail deliveries and ensuring materials are moved, loaded and stockpiled safely.
Location and Working Hours
Location: Tunstead Quarry, Buxton – easily commutable from Buxton, Macclesfield, Stockport, Dronfield, Manchester, Sheffield, Chesterfield, Leek, Stoke‑on‑Trent and surrounding areas.
Hours: 42 hours per week – rotating 4 on / 4 off shift pattern (day and night). 2 x 12‑hour days (6am – 6pm), 2 x 12‑hour nights (6pm – 6am), then 4 days off.
Your Key Responsibilities
- Safe and accurate loading of HGVs and rail wagons.
- Operating mobile plant efficiently to meet fuel and performance targets.
- Ensuring materials are tipped and stockpiled in line with site standards.
- Supporting blending, stock replenishment and product availability.
- Maintaining high standards of housekeeping and plant cleanliness.
- Capturing and recording stock movements accurately.
- Supporting investigations into quality issues and customer complaints.
- Working strictly in line with health, safety, environmental and quality procedures.
- Reporting near hits, hazards and safety defects promptly.
Qualifications and Experience
- Experience operating loading shovels and dumpers.
- Good working knowledge of mobile plant and aggregate products.
- Ability to carry out manual cleaning duties in processing plants.
- Strong awareness of SHE procedures and safe systems of work.
- Good attention to detail and ability to keep accurate records.
- Basic numeracy and reporting skills.
- NVQ Level 2 in Specialised Plant & Machinery (desirable, not essential).
- Good communication skills and a strong team ethic.
- A proven track record of being reliable, punctual and safety‑focused.
Benefits and Working Environment
- Bonus scheme.
- Enhanced holiday entitlement.
- Contributory pension scheme.
- Access to the Tarmac Reward website with discounts on retailers, holidays, etc.
- Employee Assistance helpline for free and confidential advice.
- Employee Communities covering Religious, Ethnic, Cultural Heritage, LGBTQ+, Parents & carers, Ability, Wellbeing, Women’s voice and menopause.
- Training and development opportunities.
- Support for military and other background transitions.
Tarmac is committed to a safe, inclusive and supportive working environment where everyone can thrive. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for everyone.
This role is offered by Tarmac Trading Limited.
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