Road Surfacing Operative

Are you a Road Surfacing Operative – Level 2 looking for your next permanent role?  Then we may have just the role for you.

Tarmac is the UK’s leading sustainable building materials and construction solutions business. Our innovative products and solutions not only deliver the infrastructure needed to grow the UK economy today but also help to create a more sustainable built environment for the country’s long-term future.

We are currently looking for a Road Surfacing Operative to join our friendly Surfacing team working on the Surfacing business unit here at Tarmac. The role is based from our Tarmac Boroughbridge Depot, and you will be required to travel across the assigned region dependant of current works requirements. The role is easily commutable from Harrogate, York, Leeds, Ripon, North Allerton, Thirsk, Shipley, Sowerby, Knaresborough, Wetherby, Catterick and 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 ResponsibilitiesReporting directly to Surfacing Foreperson/Supervisor, the Road Surfacing Operative will work on the day-to-day operations working alongside the Surfacing Foreperson ensuring that all objectives and targets are achieved leading to the successful overall delivery of the project.  You will work with the team to the site plan, you will ensure that stocks are maintained and replenished in good time.

Your responsibilities as the Road Surfacing Operative will include (not exhaustive):

Working with other members of the team to ensure that customers get good quality material and operations meet with the planned project f works
Operating Surfacing Plant on site
Assist the Foreperson/Supervisor with meeting daily/weekly production targets
Follow SHE policies and procedures
Ensure Plant conforms with safety requirements at all times
Health, Safety, Environmental and Quality responsibilities
Inspections on the plant and acting on defects and implement remedial action
Ensure that plant availability is maximised
Working to keep housekeeping around site to a high standardYou must be able to travel across the region of work

The Ideal CandidateThe ideal candidate will be able to demonstrate proven experience working within a similar environment as an operative or labourer. As well as possess good communication skills and have a real desire in developing both operative and supervisory skills.

To succeed in the role of a Road Surfacing Operative the following is what we are looking for in a future colleague:

You will have worked within a similar role within the Paving, Pavements and Surfacing industry
Knowledge of on-site Health and Safety policies and procedures associated with the role
Good Timekeeping – flexible as to the site requirements 
Good Communication skills – bringing problems to the attention of Line ManagementPrevious experience working with Asphalt, RCC (Roller Compacted Concrete), CBGM (Cement Bound Granular Materials) or Foam Asphalt environment would prove highly advantageous in this role.

Essential

CSCS card
Full UK Driving Licence with no more than 6 points
Manual Handling
Have a flexible approach to location and shift patterns in accordance with needs of the businessDesirable:

CPCS Plant Operators qualifications
First Aid Training & Mental Health First Aid TrainingWhy UsAlong with the role of Road Surfacing Operative we additionally offer an extensive range of career development opportunities and industry-leading rewards, incentives and benefits: 

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? 

Tarmac 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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