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Job Introduction
Foreperson – Road Planing
National Road Planing | Rand, near Market Rasen, Lincolnshire
Job Introduction
At Tarmac, who you are matters. We're looking for people who take pride in a job well done, work collaboratively with others, and are always looking for ways to improve. If that sounds like you, we'd love to hear from you.
We are currently recruiting for an experienced Foreperson – Road Planing to join our National Road Planing team based in Rand, near Market Rasen, Lincolnshire. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in delivering high-quality highways planing projects while leading a skilled operational team in a safety-first environment.
As Foreperson, you'll be responsible for the day-to-day management of people, equipment and site operations, ensuring projects are delivered safely, efficiently and to the highest standards.
What You'll Be Doing
As our Foreperson – Road Planing, you'll lead by example, ensuring operational excellence across a range of highways projects. Key responsibilities will include:
- Managing machines, vehicles and site operatives, ensuring everyone is fully equipped, informed and able to carry out their duties safely and effectively
- Operating a Caterpillar 2-metre road planer, or undertaking training to convert to this machine where appropriate
- Ensuring all employees and subcontractors hold the correct qualifications, competency certificates and PPE requirements before commencing work
- Delivering daily briefings and toolbox talks to maintain the highest standards of safety and compliance
- Completing site-specific documentation, including site records and environmental assessments
- Attending and delivering site inductions and briefings
- Promoting a strong safety culture by encouraging the reporting of hazards, near misses and safety observations
- Ensuring environmental standards and best practice are maintained across all projects
- Supporting the development of team members, helping operatives become multi-skilled and capable of progressing into wider responsibilities
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What We Are Looking For
To succeed in this role, you'll bring proven experience from the road planing sector and a passion for leading teams safely and effectively.
Essential Requirements:
- Previous experience operating a road planer, ideally a Caterpillar 2-metre machine
- Demonstrable experience working within the highways or road planing industry
- CSCS qualification
- Full UK manual driving licence with no more than six penalty points
- Strong understanding of surfacing methods and the most effective planing techniques
- Knowledge of road planing machinery and operational capabilities
Desirable Qualifications:
- NVQ Level 2 in a relevant discipline
- MPQC/EPIC Competency Card
We're also looking for someone who:
- Has excellent leadership and people development skills
- Can motivate and support teams to work safely and efficiently
- Is adaptable and responsive to changing priorities
- Takes ownership of challenges and proactively identifies solutions
- Demonstrates strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities
- Embraces continuous improvement and a positive safety culture
If you're an experienced Road Planing professional looking to take the next step in your career with one of the UK's leading construction materials and infrastructure businesses, we'd love to hear from you. Join Tarmac and help us build a safer, smarter and more sustainable future.
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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 opportunities
Tarmac is committed to being a Forces-friendly employer. If you’re coming from a military background, we’ll support your transition and help you build a successful career with us.
We’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.
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Job Reference tarmac/TP/232604/8098
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