Road Surfacing Operative – Highways & Plant Operator

Tarmac Trading Limited; York and North Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus scheme

Enhanced holiday entitlement

Contributory pension scheme

Training and development opportunities

Employee assistance helpline

Job summary

Tarmac Cross Green, Leeds, is recruiting a Multi Skilled Road Surfacing Operative to join a team serving Yorkshire and surrounding areas. You will operate road surfacing plant, lay coated materials to spec, and ensure safety and quality on major highways projects.

The role requires proven asphalt laying experience, plant tickets, and a proactive hands-on approach with flexibility in location/hours. CSCS preferred and full UK licence are advantageous.

Qualifications

• You’ll already have practical experience within road surfacing laying coated materials ideally across highways environments.
• Experience in asphalt laying and road surfacing.
• Ability to operate surfacing plant with relevant plant tickets.
• Experience on larger infrastructure or motorway projects.
• CSCS card preferred and full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Operate road surfacing plant and equipment such as pavers, rollers, tractors, chippers and related machinery.
• Work with hot coated materials on live construction and highways environments.
• Ley coated materials in line with specifications and BS tolerances.
• Carry out daily plant checks and basic maintenance.
• Maintain high housekeeping standards and site safety compliance.
• Promote safe working practices and address unsafe behaviours on site.

Skills

Road surfacing experience

Operate surfacing plant

Asphalt laying experience

UK driving licence

CSCS card (preferred)

Team working / independent working

Safety and quality mindset

Good communication

Flexible hours & locations

Tools

Surfacing plant tickets

Job description

Tarmac Cross Green, Leeds, is recruiting a Multi Skilled Road Surfacing Operative to join a team serving Yorkshire and surrounding areas. You will operate road surfacing plant, lay coated materials to spec, and ensure safety and quality on major highways projects.

The role requires proven asphalt laying experience, plant tickets, and a proactive hands-on approach with flexibility in location/hours. CSCS preferred and full UK licence are advantageous.