Job Introduction
We are currently recruiting a
Tradesperson /
Highways Ganger to join our Highways team working on the Norwich project of works.
As the
Tradesperson /
Highways Ganger you will be instrumental in the successful delivery of kerbing, paving, drainage and patching works within the Norwich and Norfolk region by Tarmac along with our sub-contractors. Additionally you will provide guidance on highways management matters to your colleagues at Tarmac #worksafe #homesafe.
Main Responsibilities
Day to day responsibilities for this role of
Tradesperson / Highways Ganger will include:
- Supporting the delivery of our programme of works
- Having a keen eye for detail and reporting Safety Observations on our Tarmac reporting system
- Carrying out pre-start checks on each machine you are operating (including hired-in plant)
- Leading your gangs to meet targets and minimise costs to maximise profitability and offer any alternative methods of working
- Ensuring all plant is safely and securely stored in the designated areas at the end of your shift
- Health & Safety – Zero accidents and environmental incidents
- Ensuring all Health and Safety standards are being adhered too across all works alongside collaborating, promoting and developing Health, Safety and wellbeing innovations
You must be able to work overtime to cover out of hours emergency call out and winter maintenance duties as directed
Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate for the role of
Tradesperson / Highways Ganger will be able to
clearly demonstrate proficiency in one or more of the below criteria:
- Kerbing
- Paving (Block paving and slab works)
- General groundworks/earthworks
- Surface water drainage 1.2 metres and above
- Understanding of installation of temporary works/shoring equipment
- Duct installation/traffic signals
- Footway/carriageway construction
Youwill also be in possession of the following:
Essential
- LGV/HGV licence would prove highly beneficial for the role, therefore if you hold this please make this evident on your application
- NRSWA card
- Experience in construction and highways maintenance works
- A valid UK full manual car driving licence – no more than 6 points
DESERIABLE
- Relevant machine operator competency certificates
- Gritting driver experience would prove highly advantageous
The role is based from our Tarmac Norwich site, in Norfolk and is accessible and commutable from such locations as Norwich, Wymondham, Great Yarmouth, Lowestoft, Sheringham, Thetford, Swaffham, Fakenham, Cromer, Kings Lynn, Downham Market, Beccles, Gillingham, The Broads, Aylesham, North Walsham, Dereham and the surrounding areas.
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. Tarmac is the UK’s leading sustainable building materials and construction solutions business. Our innovative products and solutions not only deliver the infrastructure needed to grow the UK economy today but also help to create a more sustainable built environment for the country’s long-term future.
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.
Why Us
In addition to this rolewe 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
Attached documents
Job Reference tarmac/TP/109/6887
