Job Description

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:  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 Road Surfacing OperativeLaying coated materials in accordance with the specification and to BS tolerances.Day to day maintenance of plant, maintaining the highest levels of housekeepingMaintenance and driving a culture of zero harm and behavioural safetyCompliance 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.