Road Surfacing Operative L2

Tarmac Ltd; Chester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - GBP 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction company in Chester-le-Street is seeking a Road Surfacing Operative to join their team. The role involves operating machinery and laying coated materials while ensuring adherence to health and safety standards. Candidates should have experience in asphalts and road laying, possess a CSCS card, and a valid UK driving licence. The ideal candidate should be motivated and able to work both independently and as part of a team. Competitive salary, bonuses, and benefits are offered.

Benefits

Bonus scheme

Enhanced holiday entitlement

Contributory pension scheme

Employee Assistance helpline

Training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven experience of working within the road surfacing industry.
• Experience of working on highways including motorways, airfields, and A roads.
• Willingness to adhere to company Health and Safety policies.

Responsibilities

• Operating various items of plant associated with road surfacing.
• Laying coated materials in accordance with the specification and to BS tolerances.
• Day to day maintenance of plant, maintaining the highest levels of housekeeping.
• Encouraging compliance with Health and Safety measures on site.

Skills

Experience in asphalts and road laying

Proven experience operating road surfacing machinery

Good communication skills

Flexibility in working approach

Strong motivation to succeed

Education

CSCS card (preferred)

Valid UK driving licence

Tools

Road surfacing machinery

Job description

# Road Surfacing Operative L2### Job IntroductionAt 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 Operative** to join our friendly team in the North East based out of our Tarmac Birtley Contracting office in Chester-le-Street, County Durham. We have gangs across the North East region (North Yorkshire, Cumbria, Durham, Northumberland and Tyne and Wear). As well as Chester-le-Street this role is commutable from Gateshead, Sunderland, Durham, Newcastle upon Tyne, Hartlepool, Darlington and the surrounding areas. If you have previous road surfacing experience then we have a role for you! 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. **Main Responsibilities** The successful candidate for the role of **Road Surfacing Operative** will report directly to the gang Foreman / Supervisor. You will work as part of a Multi-Skilled Operative team which lays coated materials in the construction industry. As well as delivering best in class Health, Safety, Environmental and Quality performance, your role as **Road Surfacing Operative** will include: * Operating various items of plant associated with road surfacing (paver, rollers, tractor or chipper etc)* Working with hot coated materials on site and operating plant as per the role of Road Surfacing Operative* Laying coated materials in accordance with the specification and to BS tolerances.* Day to day maintenance of plant, maintaining the highest levels of housekeeping* Maintenance and driving a culture of zero harm and behavioural safety* Compliance and awareness of Health and Safety measure around the site and encouraging others to be compliant as well **The Ideal Candidate** The ideal candidate for the role of **Road Surfacing Operative** will be able to demonstrate proven experience of working within the road surfacing industry and have experience of working on highways including motorways, airfields and A roads laying coated materials. Suitable candidates for the role of **Road Surfacing Operative** you will also have: * CSCS card (preferred)* Experience in asphalts and road laying* Proven experience of operating road surfacing machinery/equipment and have the relevant plant tickets* Experience in project work – ideally on motorways* Ability to work independently and as part of a team* Good communication skills* Strong motivation to succeed* Valid UK driving licence* Flexible attitude in their working approach* Willingness to adhere to company Health and Safety policies and procedures **Why Tarmac**We don't just offer a job, we offer a career.Alongside this role, you'll have access to industry-leading rewards, development opportunities, and a culture that puts people first, 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 opportunitiesWe’re proud to be part of CRH, and even prouder to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for everyone. If you need any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, just let us know, we’re here to support you. Click ‘Apply’ to get started. Please note: we sometimes close roles early due to high interest, so don’t wait too long! @tarmac #tarmac #tarmaccareers #quarryjobs #operator #surfacingjobs #surfacing #multiskilledoperative #multiskilledroadsurfacingoperative #roadsurfacing #plantjobs #northeastjobs #nejobs #Chester-le-Street #Gateshead #Sunderland #Durham #Newcastle-upon-Tyne #Hartlepool #Darlington #Newcastle #LI-RE1 Tarmac Trading LimitedTarmac Trading Limited### Attached documents| | || --- | --- || Salary | Excellent Salary + Overtime + Bonus + Benefits || Frequency | Annual || Job Reference | tarmac/TP/112/7550 || Contract Type | Permanent || Closing Date | 5 March, 2026 || Job Category | Road Surfacing & Highways || Business Unit | North & Scotland || Location | Chester-le-Street, United Kingdom || Posted on | 3 February, 2026 || OpenStreetMap contributorsDirections to### Spread the word