Multi Skilled Road Surfacing Operative

Tarmac Trading Limited; Manchester; 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 is seeking an experienced road surfacer to join a multi-skilled team across major highways projects in Manchester and the North West. You will operate surfacing plant and lay coated materials, ensuring quality and safety on live worksites.

Ideal candidates will have asphalt laying experience, plant tickets, and a full UK driving licence. Flexibility for hours and locations is required as part of a busy surfacing operation.

Qualifications

• Experience in asphalt laying and road surfacing.
• CSCS card preferred.
• Full UK driving licence required.

Responsibilities

• Operate road surfacing plant and equipment on site.
• Lay coated materials to BS tolerances and specifications.
• Carry out daily plant checks and basic maintenance.
• Maintain excellent housekeeping and strive for zero-harm safety on site.
• Support site compliance and safe working practices.

Skills

Road surfacing experience

Equipment operation

Communication

Education

CSCS card (preferred)

Full UK driving licence

Highways project exposure

Tools

Pavers

Rollers

Tractors

Chippers

Job description

Experienced in road surfacing? Confident operating surfacing plant? Looking for steady work across major highways projects in Manchester and the North West? If so, this could be the role for you., Reporting to the Gang Supervisor, you'll be a key part of a multi-skilled surfacing team delivering works safely, efficiently and to specification. Your role will include:

• Operating road surfacing plant and equipment such as pavers, rollers, tractors, chippers and associated machinery
• Working with hot coated materials on live construction and highways environments
• Laying coated materials in line with specifications and BS tolerances
• Carrying out day-to-day plant checks and basic maintenance
• Maintaining excellent housekeeping standards
• Playing an active role in zero harm, behavioural safety and site compliance
• Promoting safe working practices and challenging unsafe behaviours on site
  You'll already have practical experience within road surfacing laying coated materials ideally across highways environments such as motorways, 'A' roads and airfields. Suitable candidates will have:
• Previous experience in asphalt laying and road surfacing
• Proven ability to operate surfacing plant, with relevant plant tickets
• Experience working on larger infrastructure or motorway projects
• CSCS card (preferred)
• Full UK driving licence
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a gang
• Good communication skills and a proactive, hands on attitude
• Flexible approach to working hours and locations
• Strong commitment to Health, Safety, Environment and Quality standards
  You'll be joining a well-established surfacing operation where teamwork, safety and pride in workmanship genuinely matter. We're committed to building diverse teams and creating an inclusive working environment where people from different backgrounds can thrive.

At Tarmac, who you are matters.

We're proud of the work we do, the standards we set and the infrastructure we help deliver across the UK. Our people are collaborative, ambitious and focused on doing the job right - safely, sustainably and to the highest quality. If you share our values and want to build your career with a business that invests in its people and its future, we'd love to hear from you. 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 our Employee Communities, where you can network, learn from others, and increase your awareness of the support available to you. Our three Employee Communities are: Health and Wellbeing, Inclusion and Identity, Personal Growth and Development
• 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.