Road Surfacing Operative (North Wales)

Tarmac Trading Limited; Ruthin; 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, Ruthin (North Wales), is seeking a Road Surfacing Operative to join a multi‑skilled team delivering highway works safely and to specification. You’ll operate pavers, rollers and related equipment, lay hot coated materials to BS tolerances and perform routine plant checks.

This role requires experience in asphalt laying and on larger infrastructure projects, a full UK driving licence and a proactive, hands‑on attitude.

Qualifications

• Experience in asphalt laying and road surfacing.
• Proven ability to operate surfacing plant with relevant 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.
• Strong commitment to HSE and quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Operate road surfacing plant and equipment (pavers, rollers, tractors, etc.).
• Work with hot coated materials on live highways environments.
• Lay coated materials to specifications and tolerances.
• Carry out day-to-day plant checks and basic maintenance.
• Maintain excellent housekeeping standards.
• Promote safe working practices and challenge unsafe behaviours.
• Support zero-harm and site compliance initiatives.

Skills

Road surfacing experience

Operate surfacing plant

Motorway/infrastructure project exp

Communication skills

Flexible hours & locations

Health & safety commitment

Tools

Plant tickets

Job description

Road Surfacing Operative – Agecroft

Location: Ruthin (North Wales)

Employer: Tarmac Trading Limited

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 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.

Benefits & Perks

• 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.