At Tarmac,
we are on the lookout for a Foreperson to join our team.
About the Role
Reporting into the Contracts Manager, the successful Foreperson will be someone who has ideally worked in the Planing industry and has experience of working on Highways Planing projects.
What you'll be doing
In this role, you as the successful Foreperson will be carrying out the following duties and responsibilities (not exhaustive)
1. Managing machines and vehicles; ensuring you are properly informed and equipped to carry out tasks
2. Recording any defects on the daily plant defect sheet and reporting them straight away
3. Operating of a Caterpillar two-metre planer or be willing to train on conversion to this planer
4. Ensuring all operatives and sub-contractors are trained and authorised to undertake their duties and are all wearing the required PPE
5. Managing and complying with all safety requirements, complying with company standards and procedures for employees and sub-contractors using the daily briefing process and Tool Box Talks
6. Completing site-specific documentation such as Site Record Sheets and Environmental Assessments
7. Attending site specific induction/briefing prior to starting work
8. Encouraging challenges of safety issues and reporting these challenges using the Safety Observation & Near Hit/Miss process
9. Ensuring environmental processes and best practice across the contract
What we are looking for
We are looking for someone who is:
10. In possession of a CSCS Qualification
11. Experienced in using a road planer – ideally a Caterpillar two-metre
12. NVQ level 2 in a role related discipline
13. MPQC/EPIC Competency Card
14. Understanding of surfacing methods to determine the correct approach to the planing task
15. Knowledge of planing machine capabilities and the ability to contribute to the operation
16. Developing People – help develop operatives to become multi skilled with the ability and confidence to step into different roles
Why Tarmac?
You’ll be joining a collaborative, innovative team.We offer opportunities to grow, take ownership, and work on impactful projects across our organisation and the broader CRH Group.
Ready to build your future with us?
Apply now and take your next step in a rewarding career as a Foreperson.
In addition to the role of Foreperson, we also offer an extensive range of career development opportunities and industry-leading rewards, incentives and benefits including:
17. Bonus scheme
18. Enhanced holiday entitlement
19. Contributory pension scheme
20. Access to the Tarmac Reward website with discounts on retailers, holidays, etc.
21. Access to our Employee Assistance helpline for free and confidential advice
22. 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
23. Training and development opportunities