Foreperson

Tarmac; Claxby CP; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus scheme

Enhanced holiday entitlement

Contributory pension scheme

Employee discounts via reward site

Employee assistance helpline

Job summary

Foreperson – Road Planing roles with Tarmac are based in Rand, near Market Rasen, Lincolnshire. You will lead a skilled operations team, manage machines and crews, and ensure safety and high-quality delivery on highways planing projects.

Essential experience includes operating a Caterpillar road planer, highways construction background, CSCS, and a clean UK driving licence. The role offers a pathway to leadership and development within a safety-focused environment.

Qualifications

• Previous experience operating a road planer, ideally a Caterpillar 2-metre machine.
• Demonstrable experience working within highways or road planing.
• CSCS qualification
• Full UK manual driving licence with no more than six penalty points
• Strong understanding of surfacing methods and the most effective planing techniques
• Knowledge of road planing machinery and operational capabilities

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day people, equipment and site operations to ensure safe, efficient delivery.
• Lead the operation and supervise a skilled team on highway planing projects.
• Deliver daily briefings and toolbox talks focusing on safety and compliance.
• Ensure qualifications, certificates and PPE are in place before work starts.
• Promote a strong safety culture and environmental best practices on site.
• Support team development and progression into wider responsibilities.

Skills

Leadership

People development

Safety culture

Problem-solving

Decision-making

Adaptability

Education

NVQ Level 2

MPQC/EPIC Card

CSCS qualification

Tools

Caterpillar 2m road planer

Road planing machinery

Job description

Foreperson – Road Planing National Road Planing

Rand, near Market Rasen, Lincolnshire

Job Introduction

At Tarmac, who you are matters. We're looking for people who take pride in a job well done, work collaboratively with others, and are always looking for ways to improve. If that sounds like you, we'd love to hear from you.

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Foreperson – Road Planing to join our National Road Planing team based in Rand, near Market Rasen, Lincolnshire. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in delivering high-quality highways planing projects while leading a skilled operational team in a safety-first environment.

As Foreperson, you'll be responsible for the day-to-day management of people, equipment and site operations, ensuring projects are delivered safely, efficiently and to the highest standards.

What You'll Be Doing

• Managing machines, vehicles and site operatives, ensuring everyone is fully equipped, informed and able to carry out their duties safely and effectively
• Operating a Caterpillar 2-metre road planer, or undertaking training to convert to this machine where appropriate
• Ensuring all employees and subcontractors hold the correct qualifications, competency certificates and PPE requirements before commencing work
• Delivering daily briefings and toolbox talks to maintain the highest standards of safety and compliance
• Completing site-specific documentation, including site records and environmental assessments
• Attending and delivering site inductions and briefings
• Promoting a strong safety culture by encouraging the reporting of hazards, near misses and safety observations
• Ensuring environmental standards and best practice are maintained across all projects
• Supporting the development of team members, helping operatives become multi-skilled and capable of progressing into wider responsibilities

What We Are Looking For

To succeed in this role, you'll bring proven experience from the road planing sector and a passion for leading teams safely and effectively.

Essential Requirements

• Previous experience operating a road planer, ideally a Caterpillar 2-metre machine
• Demonstrable experience working within the highways or road planing industry
• CSCS qualification
• Full UK manual driving licence with no more than six penalty points
• Strong understanding of surfacing methods and the most effective planing techniques
• Knowledge of road planing machinery and operational capabilities

Desirable Qualifications

• NVQ Level 2 in a relevant discipline
• MPQC/EPIC Competency Card

We're also looking for someone who:

• Has excellent leadership and people development skills
• Can motivate and support teams to work safely and efficiently
• Is adaptable and responsive to changing priorities
• Takes ownership of challenges and proactively identifies solutions
• Demonstrates strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities
• Embraces continuous improvement and a positive safety culture

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
• 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 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.

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