Skilled hard Work, Jobs in Colchester (with Salaries)

Operative
Tarmac —Colchester
- Military
- Forklift
- Communication skills
- Employee discount
8d
Graduate Management Trainee - Colchester / Clacton / Braintree
Enterprise Mobility —Colchester
- Full-time
- Sales
- Customer service
- Bachelor's degree
Posting & Cleaning Operative
Bauer Media Outdoor —Colchester
- £29,600 a year
- Overtime
- Driving
- Annual leave
- Life insurance
Quick apply
6h
Skilled hard landscapers
Stewart Landscape Construction —Bures Saint Mary
- £33,500 - £37,000 a year
- Full-time
- In-person
Quick apply
Landscapers operative
Stewart Landscape Construction —Bures Saint Mary
- From £12.71 an hour
- Full-time
- Construction experience
- In-person
Quick apply
Retail Sales Advisor - Chelmsford
Oak Furnitureland —Chelmsford
- £41,000 - £44,000 a year
- Full-time
- Sales
- Retail sales
- Free parking
- Employee assistance programme
Graduate Management Trainee - Ipswich / Bury St Edmunds
Enterprise Mobility —Ipswich
- Full-time
- Sales
- Customer service
- Bachelor's degree
Landscaper
STOUR GARDEN SERVICES —Harkstead
- £160 - £250 a day
- In-person
Quick apply
4d
View
Adcock —Ipswich
- Full-time
- Sales
- Customer service
- Computer literacy
- Free parking
9d
Carpenter Project Team
Excelcare Holdings —Chelmsford
- £36,400 - £38,640 a year
- Full-time
- Carpentry
- Customer service
- Maintenance
- Free parking
- Annual leave
Quick apply
Graduate Management Trainee - Chelmsford
Enterprise Mobility —Chelmsford
- Full-time
- Sales
- Customer service
- Bachelor's degree
Workshop Technician - Multi-Skilled Fabrication & Production
Weatherweave Ltd —Rayleigh
- From £14 an hour
- Full-time
- Power tools
- In-person
- Hand tools
Quick apply
7d
Sales Client Executive
Drax Group —Ipswich
- Full-time
- Sales
- Analysis skills
Chef
Cote Restaurants —Chelmsford
- Part-time
- Cooking
- Employee discount
Quick apply
School Business Manager
St Matthew's Church of England Primary School —Ipswich
- £33,699 - £36,361 a year
- Full-time
- Administrative experience
- Presentation skills
- Organisational skills
General Practitioner
Southend Coastal Surgeries —Southend-on-Sea
- £44,000 - £66,000 a year
- Part-time
- Anatomy knowledge
- Medication administration
- Administrative experience
Quick apply
Graduate Management Trainee - Basildon / Leigh-on-Sea / Southend
Enterprise Mobility —Southend-on-Sea
- Full-time
- Sales
- Customer service
- Bachelor's degree
VacancyTitle: Field Dental Nurse
Together Dental —Clacton-on-Sea
- £15.22 - £15.75 an hour
- 8 hour shift
- Communication skills
- Employee assistance programme
- Referral programme
Mobile Trailer Technician (m/f/x)
TIP GROUP —Felixstowe
- £41,000 - £42,000 a year
- Mechanical knowledge
- Referral programme
Quick apply
10h
Engineer - Permanent
Ringway Jacobs —Chelmsford
- Call to connect
- Contracts
- Leadership
- Communication skills
- Employee assistance programme
- Employee discount
Quick apply

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Operative

Tarmac -
Colchester

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Job details

Permanent
8 days ago

Benefits

Company pension
Employee discount

Qualifications

Military
Forklift
Communication skills

Full job description

Job Introduction

We have an exciting opportunity here at our Tarmac Colchester DSM - Dry Silo Plant.

We are currently looking for an Operative to join their team.

Have you got what it takes to stand out?
Can you demonstrate previous experience working within an Industrial, Factory or similar environment?

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 our Plant Manager, the successful Operative will be responsible for actively participating and taking ownership of activities to ensure plant safety, plant availability, production output and quality.

You will also take responsibility for:

Meeting daily production target requirements
Reporting of data for quality purposes
Moving, loading and unloading product from the plant and vehicles
Meeting customer service requirements in terms of accurate loading and timely vehicle turnaround
Continuous Improvement of performance standards
Continuous improvement towards plant and production methods
Good housekeeping

The Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate will be able to demonstrate previous experience working within an Industrial, Factory or similar environment. Ideally we are looking for experience with the following Forklift Truck Operative, Multi-Skilled Operative or Labourer. Although training will be giving as well to the right person, as well as possess good communication skills and have a real desire in developing both operative and supervisory skills.

Why Tarmac

We don't just offer a job, we offer a career.

Alongside this role, you'll have access to industry-leading rewards, development opportunities, and a culture that puts people first, including:

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

Tarmac is committed to being a Forces‑friendly employer. If you’re coming from a military background, we’ll support your transition and help you build a successful career with us.

We’re proud to be part of CRH, and even prouder to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for everyone. If you need any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, just let us know, we’re here to support you.

Ready to build your future?

Click ‘Apply’ to get started. Please note: we sometimes close roles early due to high interest, so don’t wait too long!

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Tarmac Trading Limited

Tarmac

Salary

Excellent Salary + Bonus + Benefits

Frequency

Annual

Job Reference

tarmac/TP/232604/8018

Contract Type

Permanent

Closing Date

13 August, 2026

Job Category

Operations, Quarrying and Production

Business Unit

National Businesses

Location

Colchester, United Kingdom

Posted on

14 July, 2026

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