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 Road Surfacing Operative to join our friendly Contracting team covering the Penrith area. The role will be based out of our Tarmac Birtley Contracting office in Chester-le-Street, County Durham however the ideal candidate for this role will be located in the Penrith area as most of the works will be carried out on the Area 13 National Highways network around Cumbria. Occasionally when there are gaps in the Area 13 surfacing programme you will be expected to travel with the squad to carry out works in the North East region. If you have previous road surfacing experience then we have a role for you!
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.
Main Responsibilities
The successful candidate for the role of Road Surfacing Operative will report directly to the gang Foreman / Supervisor. 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 Road Surfacing Operative will include:
1. Operating various items of plant associated with road surfacing (paver, rollers, tractor or chipper etc)
2. Working with hot coated materials on site and operating plant as per the role of Road Surfacing Operative
3. Laying coated materials in accordance with the specification and to BS tolerances.
4. Day to day maintenance of plant, maintaining the highest levels of housekeeping
5. Maintenance and driving a culture of zero harm and behavioural safety
6. 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 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.
Suitable candidates for the role of Road Surfacing Operative you will also have:
7. CSCS card (preferred)
8. Experience in asphalts and road laying
9. Proven experience of operating road surfacing machinery/equipment and have the relevant plant tickets
10. Experience in project work – ideally on motorways
11. Ability to work independently and as part of a team
12. Good communication skills
13. Strong motivation to succeed
14. Valid UK driving licence
15. Flexible attitude in their working approach
16. Willingness to adhere to company Health and Safety policies and procedures
Why Tarmac
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:
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