Road Surfacing Operative

At Tarmac, ‘who you are’ matters. We want to get to know you. If you share our values, are proud of a job well done, collaborate well with others, and are ambitious to make things better, then read on to find out what we have on offer.

We are currently looking for a Multi‑Skilled Road Surfacing Operative to join our friendly team at Tarmac Contracting covering the region around the Falkirk area. Our gangs work predominantly in the Scottish central belt, South East, and South West of Scotland.

• Operate various plant associated with road surfacing (paver, rollers, tractor or chipper, etc.)
• Work with hot coated materials on site and operate plant as required by the role
• Lay coated materials in accordance with specification and to BS tolerances
• Maintain plant and uphold the highest levels of housekeeping
• Promote a culture of zero harm and behavioural safety
• Comply with and promote Health, Safety, and Environmental measures around the site

• Have proven experience working within the road surfacing industry, including highways, motorways, airfields, and A roads
• Hold a CSCS card (preferred)
• Have experience in asphalt and road laying
• Have experience operating road surfacing machinery/equipment and hold the relevant plant tickets
• Ideally have project work experience – especially on motorways
• Be able to work independently and as part of a team
• Be a good communicator and motivated
• Hold a valid UK driving licence
• Be flexible in your working approach
• Adhere to company Health and Safety policies and procedures

• Bonus scheme
• Enhanced holiday entitlement
• Contributory pension scheme
• Access to the Tarmac Reward website with discounts on retailers, holidays, etc.
• Employee Assistance helpline for free and confidential advice
• Multiple employee communities (including REACH for religious, ethnic, cultural heritage, LGBTQ+, parents & carers, ability, wellbeing, female voice and menopause)
• Training and development opportunities

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!

Job Reference: tarmac/TP/150/7609