Highways Road Surfacing Pro - Paving & Plant Operator

Tarmac Trading Limited; Leeds; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus scheme

Enhanced holiday entitlement

Contributory pension

Job summary

Tarmac Cross Green Contracting in Leeds seeks a Multi Skilled Road Surfacing Operative to join our team covering Yorkshire and surrounding regions. You’ll work hands-on delivering high-quality surfacing on major highways projects.

You’ll operate surfacing plant, manage coated materials, and ensure safety standards on site. CSCS and a full UK driving licence are preferred. Flexible hours and locations available.

Qualifications

• Experience in asphalt laying and road surfacing.
• Proven ability to operate surfacing plant with relevant plant tickets.
• Experience on large infra or motorway projects.
• CSCS card preferred.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a gang.
• Good communication and a proactive hands-on attitude.
• Flexible hours and locations; safety-focused.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Asphalt laying

Operate surfacing plant

Infrastructure/motorway experience

CSCS card

Full UK driving licence

Team working

Communication skills

Flexible hours/locations

Health & safety emphasis

Job description

Tarmac Cross Green Contracting in Leeds seeks a Multi Skilled Road Surfacing Operative to join our team covering Yorkshire and surrounding regions. You’ll work hands-on delivering high-quality surfacing on major highways projects.

You’ll operate surfacing plant, manage coated materials, and ensure safety standards on site. CSCS and a full UK driving licence are preferred. Flexible hours and locations available.