Foreperson

Job Introduction

Foreperson

Are you a dedicated Foreperson looking to make a meaningful impact in a dynamic and forward-thinking organisation? At Tarmac, we are on the lookout for a Foreperson to join our team.

About the Role

Reporting into the Contracts Manager, the successful Foreperson will be someone who has ideally worked in the Planing industry and has experience of working on Highways Planing projects.

What you'll be doing

In this role, you as the successful Foreperson will be carrying out the following duties and responsibilities (not exhaustive)

• Managing machines and vehicles; ensuring you are properly informed and equipped to carry out tasks
• Recording any defects on the daily plant defect sheet and reporting them straight away
• Operating of a Caterpillar two-metre planer or be willing to train on conversion to this planer
• Ensuring all operatives and sub-contractors are trained and authorised to undertake their duties and are all wearing the required PPE
• Managing and complying with all safety requirements, complying with company standards and procedures for employees and sub-contractors using the daily briefing process and Tool Box Talks
• Completing site-specific documentation such as Site Record Sheets and Environmental Assessments
• Attending site specific induction/briefing prior to starting work
• Encouraging challenges of safety issues and reporting these challenges using the Safety Observation & Near Hit/Miss process
• Ensuring environmental processes and best practice across the contract

 What we are looking for

We are looking for someone who is:

• In possession of a CSCS Qualification
• Experienced in using a road planer – ideally a Caterpillar two-metre
• NVQ level 2 in a role related discipline
• MPQC/EPIC Competency Card
• Understanding of surfacing methods to determine the correct approach to the planing task
• Knowledge of planing machine capabilities and the ability to contribute to the operation
• Developing People – help develop operatives to become multi skilled with the ability and confidence to step into different roles

Why Tarmac?

You’ll be joining a collaborative, innovative team. We offer opportunities to grow, take ownership, and work on impactful projects across our organisation and the broader CRH Group.

 Ready to build your future with us?

Apply now and take your next step in a rewarding career as a Foreperson.

In addition to the role of Foreperson , 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 opportunities  

Interested? 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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Tarmac Trading Limited

Tarmac Trading Limited