Road Surfacing Operative

Tarmac Trading Limited; Manchester; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 36,000; 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

Job summary

Tarmac Trading Limited in Manchester (North West) is seeking a Road Surfacing Operative to join our established surfacing operation. You will operate road surfacing plant, work with hot materials, and help ensure high safety and quality standards on major highways projects across Manchester and the North West.

We value hands‑on professionals with experience in asphalt laying, CSCS cards, and a strong commitment to safety.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in asphalt laying and road surfacing.
• Proven ability to operate surfacing plant with relevant plant 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.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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

Skills

Road surfacing experience

Operate surfacing plant

Communication skills

Team player / works in gang

Flexible hours & locations

Health, Safety & Quality awareness

Education

Full UK driving licence

Tools

Surfacing plant tickets

CSCS card

Job description

Road Surfacing Operative – Tarmac Agecroft Contracting

Location: Manchester (North West Region)

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.

What you’ll be doing

• 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

• 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

as well as Manchester this role is easily accessible from Stockport, Bolton, Bury, Rochdale, Oldham, Wigan, Warrington, Preston, Altrincham, Sale, Wilmslow, Macclesfield, Glossop and the surrounding areas.

Why Tarmac

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.

Tarmac Trading Limited