Tradesperson / Ganger

Tarmac Trading Limited; Norwich; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction solutions company is hiring a Tradesperson/Highways Ganger in Norwich. You will manage paving and drainage projects, ensuring safety and efficiency. Suitable candidates must have a proficiency in kerbing and paving, an NRSWA card, and experience in construction. Responsibilities include supporting operational delivery and leading teams to maximize profitability. This role offers competitive benefits including a bonus scheme and career development opportunities.

Benefits

Bonus scheme

Enhanced holiday entitlement

Contributory pension scheme

Employee Assistance helpline

Training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Proficiency in kerbing and paving.
• Experience in construction and highways maintenance works.
• Ability to work overtime and cover emergency call outs.

Responsibilities

• Support the delivery of the programme of works.
• Report safety observations and conduct pre-start checks.
• Lead teams to meet targets while minimizing costs.

Skills

Kerbing

Paving

General groundworks/earthworks

Surface water drainage 1.2 metres and above

Duct installation/traffic signals

Footway/carriageway construction

Education

NRSWA card

LGV/HGV license

Valid UK full manual car driving license

Tools

Machine operator competency certificates

Job description

Overview

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 sub-contractors. Additionally you will provide guidance on highways management matters to your colleagues at Tarmac #worksafe #homesafe.

Main Responsibilities

Day to day responsibilities for this role of Tradesperson/ Highways Ganger will include:

• 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 are operating (including hired-in plant)
• Leading your gangs to meet targets and minimise costs to maximise profitability and offer any alternative methods of working
• Ensuring all plant is safely and securely stored in the designated areas at the end of your shift
• Health & Safety – Zero accidents and environmental incidents
• Ensuring all Health and Safety standards are being adhered to across all works alongside collaborating, promoting and developing Health, Safety and wellbeing innovations

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

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate for the role of Tradesperson/ Highways Ganger will be able to clearly demonstrate proficiency in one or more of the below criteria:

• Kerbing
• Paving (Block paving and slab works)
• General groundworks/earthworks
• Surface water drainage 1.2 metres and above
• Understanding of installation of temporary works/shoring equipment
• Duct installation/traffic signals
• Footway/carriageway construction

You will also be in possession of the following:

Essential

• LGV/HGV licence would prove highly beneficial for the role, therefore if you hold this please make this evident on your application
• NRSWA card
• Experience in construction and highways maintenance works
• A valid UK full manual car driving licence – no more than 6 points

Desirable

• Relevant machine operator competency certificates
• Gritting driver experience would prove highly advantageous

The role is based from our Tarmac Norwich site, in Norfolk and is accessible and commutable from such locations as Norwich, Wymondham, Great Yarmouth, Lowestoft, Sheringham, Thetford, Swaffham, Fakenham, Cromer, Kings Lynn, Downham Market, Beccles, Gillingham, The Broads, Aylesham, North Walsham, Dereham and the surrounding areas.

At Tarmac, ‘who you are’ matters. We want to get to know you. If you share our values and are proud of a job well done, collaborative in working well with others and ambitious to make things better, then have a read of what we have on offer. Tarmac is the UK’s leading sustainable building materials and construction solutions business. Our innovative products and solutions not only deliver the infrastructure needed to grow the UK economy today but also help to create a more sustainable built environment for the country’s long-term future.

Here at Tarmac, we are working hard to create a dynamic and inclusive environment and it’s important that our people come from a variety of different backgrounds.

Why Us

In addition to this role we also offer an extensive range of career development opportunities and industry-leading rewards, incentives and benefits including:

• Bonus scheme
• Enhanced holiday entitlement
• Contributory pension scheme
• Access to the Tarmac Reward website with discounts on retailers, holidays, etc.
• Access to our 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

Interested? Why not click here to find out more? Go on... are you ready to build your future?

Tarmac, a CRH company, is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive work environment for all employees and actively encourage applications from all sectors of the community.

Please click on the apply button to complete your application. Occasionally we receive a large volume of applications for our roles and when this happens we sometimes bring the published closing date forward, so please apply promptly to avoid disappointment.

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Tarmac Trading Limited