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 worksHaving 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 shiftHealth & Safety – Zero accidents and environmental incidentsEnsuring 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:

KerbingPaving (Block paving and slab works)General groundworks/earthworksSurface water drainage 1.2 metres and aboveUnderstanding of installation of temporary works/shoring equipmentDuct installation/traffic signalsFootway/carriageway construction

 

You will 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 applicationNRSWA cardExperience in construction and highways maintenance worksA valid UK full manual car driving licence – no more than 6 points

DESERIABLE

Relevant machine operator competency certificatesGritting 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 role we also offer an extensive range of career development opportunities and industry-leading rewards, incentives and benefits including:

Bonus schemeEnhanced holiday entitlementContributory pension schemeAccess to the Tarmac Reward website with discounts on retailers, holidays, etc.Access to our Employee Assistance helpline for free and confidential adviceAccess 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 menopauseTraining 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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