Road Surfacing Foreman
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 Surfacing Foreman to join our North West & North Wales team based at the Tarmac Agecroft Plant in Salford. This role is working on major contracts for National Highways across North Wales Trunk Road Agency as well as Local Authority works and other major contracts in the North West region, including smart motorways. With an order book extending 12 months and beyond this is a great time to join Tarmac!
Tarmac Agecroft is the location which is ideal if you are based in Liverpool, Warrington, Wigan, Knowsley, St Helens, Birkenhead, Prescot or the surrounding Merseyside area, although this is not a pre-requisite.
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.
Role Responsibility
As a working Surfacing Foreman, you will be responsible for the safe operation of the surfacing sites that your crew works on, to the highest quality standards. You will monitor and oversee your crew on site and as Surfacing Foreman your duties will include:
- Adherence to Health, Safety and Environmental regulations
- Delivery of the start of shift briefings including the vehicle & pedestrian management plan.
- Ensuring all sub-contractors on site are authorised, required permits are issued and plant check lists are completed
- 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, ensuring a high level of customer service and satisfaction
- Ensuring the specification is complied with and produce site records such as levels, kerb checks, materials checks, monitoring of paving, rolling & density and site vacation checks
- Completion of daily time sheets and BPO report
- Managing your operatives including holiday and absence management
The Ideal Candidate
To be successful in the role of Surfacing Foreman 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 Surfacing Foreman you will also:
- Have experience of working with and overseeing operations of teams
- Have experience of operating surfacing equipment
- 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
- Basic computer / I.T. literacy
Why Us
In addition to the role of Surfacing Foreman we offer an extensive range of career development opportunities and industry-leading rewards, incentives, and benefits:
- 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
- Training and development opportunities
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Tarmac 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.
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