Road Surfacing Chargehand

Job Introduction

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

We are currently looking for a Road Surfacing Chargehand to join our West Yorkshire Surfacing Team based out of the Tarmac Whitwood Office in Castleford, near Leeds. We have surfacing gangs in the Wakefield and across West Yorkshire who lay coated materials on highways including motorways, airfields and A roads. If you have relevant experience and live in Wakefield, Sheffield, Worksop, Leeds, Whitwood, Castleford or the surrounding areas then this could be the role for you!

Here at Tarmac, we are working hard to create a dynamic and inclusive environment and it’s important that our people come from a variety of different backgrounds.

Role Responsibility

As a working Road Surfacing Chargehand you will work closely supporting the Team Leader (Foreman) in monitoring and overseeing the safe operation of the surfacing sites that the crew works on, to the highest quality standards as they lay coated materials on highways including motorways, airfields and A roads. You will also deputise for the Team Leader (Foreman) when required.

The role of Road Surfacing Chargehand will include:

• Adherence to Health, Safety and Environmental regulations
• Involvement with start of shift briefings including the vehicle & pedestrian management plan.
• Assisting the Team Leader (Foreman) in ensuring all sub-contractors on site are authorised, required permits are issued and plant check lists completed
• Assisting the Team Leader (Foreman) in ensuring all plant & equipment is inspected and maintained by the operators, is used in a safe manner in accordance with on-site rules and company procedures
• Liaising with the Client Representative and Site Supervisor to agree on the best way to safely undertake the works required in the absence of the Team Leader (Foreman), to ensure high levels of customer service and satisfaction
• Completion of BPO report
• Deputising for Team Leader (Foreman) in their absence

The Ideal Candidate

To be successful in the role of Road Surfacing Chargehand you will need to be experienced in machine lay asphalt works and have knowledge of all aspects of the surfacing operation. The ideal candidate for the role of Road Surfacing Chargehand will also:

• Able to deputise for Team Leader (Foreman) in supervising looking after operational team
• Have experience of operating surfacing equipment, including rollers, pavers, chipping machines, tractors.
• Be flexible in your working approach
• Be able to work independently and as part of a team
• Be motivated and able to work within set timeframes and achieve agreed production targets
• Have good communication skills and be able to liaise with stakeholders of varying seniority levels
• Be compliant of Health and Safety policies and procedures and proactive in encouraging your team to do the same
• Possess basic computer / I.T. literacy

Why Us

In addition to the role of Road Surfacing Chargehand 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