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Road Surfacing Operative in Leeds

On-site in Leeds·Added 1 month ago (last checked 2 Nov)

Tarmac

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Our summary

Contract
Permanent
Closing date
Apply by Tuesday 24 November

Skills

Nice to have

Tarmac is hiring for this role in several places. This vacancy is in Leeds.

Requirements

What we're looking for

  • Previous experience in asphalt laying and road surfacing
  • Proven ability to operate surfacing plant, with relevant plant tickets
  • Experience working on larger infrastructure or motorway projects
  • Full UK driving licence
  • Ability to work both independently and as part of a gang
  • Good communication skills and a proactive, hands on attitude
  • Flexible approach to working hours and locations
  • Strong commitment to Health, Safety, Environment and Quality standards

Nice to have

  • CSCS card (preferred)

Pay & benefits

What you'll get

Excellent Salary + Overtime + Bonus + Benefits

The role

Location: Cross Green, Leeds, West Yorkshire

Experienced in road surfacing? Confident operating surfacing plant? Looking for steady work across major highways projects? If so, this could be the role for you.

We're looking for a Multi Skilled Road Surfacing Operative to join our friendly team based out of Tarmac Cross Green, Leeds, covering Yorkshire and the surrounding region. This is a hands on, safety critical role delivering high quality surfacing on some of the area's most important infrastructure projects.

What you'll do

Reporting to the Gang Supervisor, you’ll be a key part of a multi‑skilled surfacing team delivering works safely, efficiently and to specification. Your role will include:

  • Operating road surfacing plant and equipment such as pavers, rollers, tractors, chippers and associated machinery
  • Working with hot coated materials on live construction and highways environments
  • Laying coated materials in line with specifications and BS tolerances
  • Carrying out day‑to‑day plant checks and basic maintenance
  • Maintaining excellent housekeeping standards
  • Playing an active role in zero harm, behavioural safety and site compliance
  • Promoting safe working practices and challenging unsafe behaviours on site

You’ll already have practical experience within road surfacing laying coated materials ideally across highways environments such as motorways, ‘A’ roads and airfields. Suitable candidates will have:

How you'll work

Contract: Permanent

Pay frequency: Annual

What we’re looking for

Location: this role is easily accessible from Leeds, Bradford, Wakefield, Castleford, Pontefract, Dewsbury, Batley, Morley, Garforth, Selby, Wetherby, Harrogate, York and the surrounding areas.

Why Tarmac

We don't just offer a job, we offer a career.

Alongside this role, you'll have access to industry-leading rewards, development opportunities, and a culture that puts people first, 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 our Employee Communities, where you can network, learn from others, and increase your awareness of the support available to you. Our three Employee Communities are: Health and Wellbeing, Inclusion and Identity, Personal Growth and Development
  • Training and development opportunities

Tarmac is committed to being a Forces‑friendly employer. If you’re coming from a military background, we’ll support your transition and help you build a successful career with us.

We’re proud to be part of CRH, and even prouder to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for everyone. If you need any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, just let us know, we’re here to support you.

Ready to build your future?

Click ‘Apply’ to get started. Please note: we sometimes close roles early due to high interest, so don’t wait too long!

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