Road Surfacing Operative (North Wales)

Tarmac; Ruthin; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus scheme

Enhanced holiday entitlement

Contributory pension scheme

Employee discount

Job summary

Tarmac Ruthin Contracting in Ruthin, North Wales is seeking a Multi Skilled Road Surfacing Operative to join our team. You will operate road surfacing plant, manage hot materials on live sites, and deliver coatings to BS tolerances across North Wales and adjacent areas.

We expect experience in asphalt laying, plant tickets, and a UK driving licence. The role emphasizes safety, teamwork, and high quality workmanship with opportunities on major highways projects and supportive development within a

Qualifications

• 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.
• Full UK driving licence.

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

Plant operation

Driving licence

Teamwork

Health & safety

Tools

CSCS card

Job description

Job Introduction

Road Surfacing Operative – Agecroft

Location: Ruthin (North Wales)

Experienced in road surfacing? Confident operating surfacing plant? Looking for steady work across major highways projects in North Wales? 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 Ruthin Contracting in Ruthin, North Wales covering North Wales and the North West of England. As well as Ruthin, we have road surfacing gangs based in Salford, Merseyside, Wigan and Greater Manchester. This is a hands on, safety critical role delivering high quality surfacing on some of the region’s most important infrastructure.

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

this role is easily accessible from Denbigh, Mold, Wrexham, Rhyl, Prestatyn, Colwyn Bay, Llandudno, Bangor, St Asaph as well as Chester, Ellesmere Port, Birkenhead, Liverpool 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.

Industry Rewards and Development

• Bonus scheme
• Enhanced holiday entitlement
• Contributory pension scheme
• Access to the Tarmac Reward website with discounts on retailers, holidays, etc.
• Access to the Employee Assistance helpline for free and confidential advice
• Access to join our Employee Communities (employee networks) we currently have nine communities inc. (REACH) Religious, Ethnic, Cultural Heritage, LGBTQ+, Parents & carers, Ability, Wellbeing, Female voice and menopause
• 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.