Road Surfacing Operative

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Job Description

Job Introduction

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.

We are currently looking for a Multi Skilled Road Surfacing Operative to join our friendly Contracting team. We have gangs based in Wigan, Ruthin, Merseyside, and Greater Manchester. The role is easily accessible from Wigan, Gwynedd, Denbighshire, Flintshire, Bolton, Oldham, Rochdale, Stockport, Ashton-under-Lyne, Warrington, Wigan, St Helens, Chorley and the surrounding areas.

We’re working hard to create a dynamic and inclusive environment and it’s important that our people come from a variety of different backgrounds.

Role Responsibility

The successful candidate for the role of Multi Skilled Road Surfacing Operative will report directly to the gang Team Leader. You will work as part of a Multi-Skilled Operative team which lays coated materials in the construction industry. As well as delivering best in class Health, Safety, Environmental and Quality performance, your role as Multi Skilled Road Surfacing Operative will include:

  • Operating various items of plant associated with road surfacing (paver, rollers, tractor or chipper etc)
  • Working with hot coated materials on site and operating plant as per the role of Multi Skilled Road Surfacing Operative
  • Laying coated materials in accordance with the specification and to BS tolerances.
  • Day to day maintenance of plant, maintaining the highest levels of housekeeping
  • Maintenance and driving a culture of zero harm and behavioural safety
  • Compliance and awareness of Health and Safety measure around the site and encouraging others to be compliant as well

The Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate for the role of Multi Skilled Road Surfacing Operative will be able to demonstrate proven experience of working within the road surfacing industry and have experience of working on highways including motorways, airfields and A roads laying coated materials. You will also:

  • Have obtained a CSCS card (preferred)
  • Have experience in asphalts and road laying
  • Have experience of operating road surfacing machinery/equipment (JCB 3CX, Paver road surfacing machines and heavy road rollers) and have the relevant plant tickets
  • Ideally be experienced in project work – ideally on motorways
  • Be able to work independently but also as part of a team
  • Be a good communicator
  • Be motivated
  • Hold a valid UK driving licence
  • Be flexible in their working approach
  • Adhere to company Health and Safety policies and procedures

Why Us

In addition to the role of Road Surfacing Operative 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?

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