Highway Road Surfacing Operator (L2) - Paver & Plant

Tarmac Trading Limited; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 24,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus scheme

Enhanced holiday entitlement

Contributory pension scheme

Employee rewards portal

Job summary

Tarmac Cross Green in Leeds is seeking a hands-on Road Surfacing Operative (L2) to join our multi-skilled surfacing team. You’ll operate road surfacing plant, lay coated materials, and perform routine plant checks on major highways projects in Yorkshire and surrounding areas.

We value practical asphalt experience, the ability to work independently or in a gang, and a strong safety mindset. The role is based at Cross Green, Leeds, with flexible hours and locations.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in asphalt laying and road surfacing.
• Proven ability to operate surfacing plant with relevant tickets.
• Experience on larger infrastructure or motorway projects.
• CSCS card preferred.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Good communication and proactive, hands-on attitude.
• Flexible hours and locations.
• Strong Health, Safety, Environment and Quality focus.

Responsibilities

• Operate road surfacing plant and equipment (pavers, rollers, tractors, etc.).
• Work with hot coated materials in live highway environments.
• Lay coated materials to specifications and BS tolerances.
• Carry out day-to-day plant checks and basic maintenance.
• Maintain housekeeping to high standards.
• Promote safe working practices and challenge unsafe behaviours.
• Support zero-harm culture and site compliance.

Skills

Asphalt laying

Road surfacing operations

Operate surfacing plant

Infrastructure/motorway experience

UK driving licence

Team/gang work

Communication

Flexible hours/locations

Health and safety commitment

Tools

CSCS card

Job description

Tarmac Cross Green in Leeds is seeking a hands-on Road Surfacing Operative (L2) to join our multi-skilled surfacing team. You’ll operate road surfacing plant, lay coated materials, and perform routine plant checks on major highways projects in Yorkshire and surrounding areas.

We value practical asphalt experience, the ability to work independently or in a gang, and a strong safety mindset. The role is based at Cross Green, Leeds, with flexible hours and locations.