Road Surfacing Operative

Tarmac; Ledston; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus scheme

Enhanced holiday entitlement

Contributory pension scheme

Reward website access

Job summary

Tarmac Cross Green Contracting in Leeds is seeking a Multi Skilled Road Surfacing Operative to join a safety‑critical team. You will operate road surfacing plant and lay coated materials on major highways across Yorkshire.

Applicants should have asphalt laying experience, plant tickets, a full UK driving licence, and a flexible, proactive approach to hours and locations. Tarmac offers a pension, enhanced holiday entitlement, and training opportunities.

Qualifications

• Practical experience in road surfacing and laying coated materials.
• Experience operating surfacing plant and equipment (pavers, rollers, etc.).
• Commitment to Health, Safety, Environment and Quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Operate road surfacing plant and equipment.
• Lay coated materials in line with specifications and tolerances.
• Carry out day-to-day plant checks and basic maintenance.
• Maintain site housekeeping and promote safe working practices.

Skills

Road surfacing experience

Plant operation tickets

Safety mindset

Team working

Education

CSCS card (preferred)

Full UK driving licence

Job description

Job Introduction

Road Surfacing Operative – Tarmac Cross Green Contracting

Location: Cross Green, Leeds, West Yorkshire

Experienced in road surfacing? Confident operating surfacing plant? Looking for steady work across major highways projects? If so, this could be the role for you.

We're looking for a Multi Skilled Road Surfacing Operative to join our friendly team based out of Tarmac Cross Green, Leeds, covering Yorkshire and the surrounding region. This is a hands on, safety critical role delivering high quality surfacing on some of the area's most important infrastructure projects.

What you’ll be doing

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

What we’re looking for

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

Location: this role is easily accessible from Leeds, Bradford, Wakefield, Castleford, Pontefract, Dewsbury, Batley, Morley, Garforth, Selby, Wetherby, Harrogate, York and the surrounding areas.

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 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.

Tarmac Trading Limited

Tarmac Trading Limited