Highways Ganger

Tarmac Trading Limited; England; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction company is seeking a Tradesperson / Highways Ganger to join their Highways team in Norwich. The successful candidate will support various roadside projects, lead teams on site, and ensure efficient delivery of works while maximizing profitability. Ideal candidates will have experience in paving, groundworks, and possess relevant licenses. Opportunities for career development and competitive benefits are offered.

Benefits

Enhanced holiday entitlement

Contributory pension scheme

Discounts via Tarmac Reward website

Free confidential Employee Assistance helpline

Access to Employee Communities

Training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in construction and highways maintenance works.
• Ability to work overtime for emergency call-outs and winter maintenance duties.

Responsibilities

• Supporting the delivery of the programme of works.
• Carrying out pre-start checks on each machine operated.
• Leading gangs to meet targets, minimize costs, and maximize profitability.

Skills

Paving (block paving and slab works)

General groundworks/earthworks

Surface water drainage 1.2 meters and above

Understanding of installation of temporary works/shoring equipment

Education

NRSWA card

LGV/HGV license

Valid UK full manual car driving license

Job description

We are currently recruiting a Tradesperson / Highways Ganger to join our Highways team working on the Norwich project of works.

As the Tradesperson / Highways Ganger, you will be instrumental in the successful delivery of kerbing, paving, drainage, and patching works within the Norwich and Norfolk region by Tarmac along with our subcontractors. Additionally, you will provide guidance on highways management matters to your colleagues at Tarmac #worksafe #homesafe.

Main Responsibilities

• Supporting the delivery of our programme of works
• Having a keen eye for detail and reporting Safety Observations on our Tarmac reporting system
• Carrying out pre-start checks on each machine you operate (including hired-in plant)
• Leading your gangs to meet targets, minimize costs, and maximize profitability; offering alternative methods of working
• Ensuring all plant is safely and securely stored at the end of your shift
• Maintaining Health & Safety standards to achieve zero accidents and environmental incidents
• Collaborating, promoting, and developing Health, Safety, and wellbeing innovations across all works

You must be able to work overtime to cover out-of-hours emergency call-outs and winter maintenance duties as directed.

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate will demonstrate proficiency in one or more of the following:

• Paving (block paving and slab works)
• General groundworks/earthworks
• Surface water drainage 1.2 meters and above
• Understanding of installation of temporary works/shoring equipment

You will also possess the following:

• LGV/HGV license (highly beneficial; please indicate on your application if you hold this)
• NRSWA card
• Experience in construction and highways maintenance works
• A valid UK full manual car driving license with no more than 6 points

Desirable

• Gritting driver experience

The role is based at our Tarmac Norwich site, accessible from Norwich, Wymondham, Great Yarmouth, Lowestoft, and surrounding areas.

At Tarmac, ‘who you are’ matters. We value shared principles of collaboration, ambition, and pride in a job well done. We are committed to creating a sustainable and inclusive environment, welcoming applicants from diverse backgrounds.

Why Us

We offer career development, industry-leading rewards, and benefits including:

• Enhanced holiday entitlement
• Contributory pension scheme
• Discounts via the Tarmac Reward website
• Free confidential Employee Assistance helpline
• Access to Employee Communities covering various sectors
• Training and development opportunities

Interested? Click here to find out more and build your future with us.

Tarmac, a CRH company, is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive workplace. Please apply promptly, as applications are reviewed on a rolling basis.

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