Road Surfacing Operative

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 amazing team working out of our Tarmac Hendy Contracting site in Miskin, near Llantrisant, Mid Glamorgan covering South Wales. This role is commutable from Pontyclun, Penarth, Cardiff, Barry, Bridgend, Port Talbot, Maesteg, Merthyr Tydfil, Cwmbran, Newport 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.

Main ResponsibilitiesThe 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 wellThe Ideal CandidateThe 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 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 proceduresWhy UsIn addition to the role of Multi Skilled 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 opportunitiesInterested? 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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