Surfacing Operative

Breedon Group plc; Elgin; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Contributory Pension Scheme

Free on-site Parking

Volunteer Scheme

Share Save Scheme

Life Assurance

Enhanced Maternity, Adoption & Paternity Scheme

Health & Wellbeing Initiatives

Discount Scheme

Job summary

A leading construction services company is looking for a Surfacing Squad & Foreperson to join their team in Elgin. This permanent full-time position involves overseeing surfacing operations, maintaining safety and quality standards. Applicants should have relevant surfacing experience and necessary certifications including CSCS. The role offers a range of benefits including 25 days holiday, contributory pension, and health initiatives.

Qualifications

• Full driving license is required.
• CSCS card is essential for all roles.
• Paver, Roller and Tractor Drivers must have MPQC/CPCS tickets.

Responsibilities

• Carry out work as instructed by the Foreperson.
• Ensure all plant and equipment is safe to use.
• Maintain high standards of PPE.
• Support less experienced operatives.
• Ensure compliance with company safety rules.

Skills

Previous Surfacing Experience

CSCS card

Driving license

MPQC/CPCS tickets for relevant plant

Job description

Surfacing Squad & Foreperson Highlands and Grampian

Department: Operations and Maintenance

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Netherglen Quarry, Elgin

Breedon Surfacing Solutions provide a wide range of asphalt surfacing contracting services across the UK, delivering a comprehensive asphalt surfacing solution for the construction and maintenance of public highways; infrastructure; residential and industrial developments and minor works. Our client base ranges from domestic and commercial clients to large contractors, local authorities and government bodies.

We have a requirement for a squad that will operate in the Highlands & Grampian area. The squad will comprise of the following roles:

• Foreperson
• Screwman / Banksman
• Paver Driver
• 2 Roller Drivers

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out work in accordance with instructions given by the Foreperson
• Ensure all plant and equipment is properly maintained, safe to use and operated in the manner for which it was designed
• Maintain all PPE to a high standard to ensure it is in a good serviceable condition
• Support less experienced operatives
• Maintain professional working practices
• Ensure compliance with company rules, procedures and safety commitments
• Report all accidents, incidents, near miss events, issues and concerns
• Ensure that work is carried out in accordance with the quality requirements of the specification

Skills, Knowledge & Expertise

• Previous Surfacing Experience
• CSCS card and driving license are essential for all roles
• Paver, Roller and Tractor Drivers will be required to hold MPQC/CPCS tickets for the relevant plant

Job Benefits

• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Contributory Pension Scheme
• Free on-site Parking
• Volunteer Scheme
• Share Save Scheme
• Life Assurance
• Enhanced Maternity, Adoption & Paternity Scheme
• Health & Wellbeing Initiatives
• Discount Scheme