Trainee Operative

Tarmac Trading; Burton upon Trent; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm is seeking an Apprentice Operative in road surfacing to gain hands-on experience in the field. You will work on various projects such as highways, airfields, and car parks. Responsibilities include understanding road surfacing processes, operating plant equipment, and participating in safety briefings. You will work regionally on different sites and must maintain a proactive attitude towards health and safety while effectively communicating with the public.

Qualifications

• Proactive attitude towards health and safety, reporting near misses and unsafe behaviours.
• Ability to communicate effectively with customers and the public.

Responsibilities

• Gain a comprehensive understanding of road surfacing, construction materials, and processes.
• Develop skills in operating mobile plant equipment.
• Participate actively in safety briefings and risk assessments.

Job description

Build the roads that keep Britain moving!Join Tarmac as an Apprentice Operativeinroadsurfacing and kickstart a hands‑on career whereyoulllearn essential skills, work on real projects, and help keep Britainmoving.

At Tarmac, our Operatives are the heartbeat of our business. As an Apprentice Operative in road surfacing, you will be part of a professional road surfacing team, where you will gain hands‑on experience working on projects ranging from major highways and motorways to airfields, car parks, and residential streets.

This is a road surfing gang role whereyoull be picked up and work regionally across different sites.

What you’ll be doing...

• Gain a comprehensive understanding of road surfacing, construction materials, and processes.
• Develop skills in operating mobile plant equipment.
• Participate actively in safety briefings and risk assessments, suggesting ways to reduce safety risks.
• Display a proactive attitude towards health and safety, reporting near misses and unsafe behaviours.
• Liaise effectively with customers and the general public to maintain a high level of safety on site.
• Life on site! You will work both inside and outside, sometimes in a dusty or confined environment. However, your he...