Highways Road Surfacing & Paving Operative

Tarmac Trading Limited; Ruthin; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus scheme

Enhanced holiday entitlement

Contributory pension scheme

Access to the Tarmac Reward website

Employee Assistance helpline

Employee Communities

Training and development opportunities

Job summary

Tarmac Trading Limited, Ruthin (North Wales), is seeking a Road Surfacing Operative to join a multi‑skilled team delivering highway works safely and to specification. You’ll operate pavers, rollers and related equipment, lay hot coated materials to BS tolerances and perform routine plant checks.

This role requires experience in asphalt laying and on larger infrastructure projects, a full UK driving licence and a proactive, hands‑on attitude.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a gang.
• Strong commitment to HSE and quality standards.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Road surfacing experience

Operate surfacing plant

Motorway/infrastructure project exp

Communication skills

Flexible hours & locations

Health & safety commitment

Tools

Plant tickets

Job description

Tarmac Trading Limited, Ruthin (North Wales), is seeking a Road Surfacing Operative to join a multi‑skilled team delivering highway works safely and to specification. You’ll operate pavers, rollers and related equipment, lay hot coated materials to BS tolerances and perform routine plant checks.

This role requires experience in asphalt laying and on larger infrastructure projects, a full UK driving licence and a proactive, hands‑on attitude.