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Surfacing Multi Skilled Operative
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Surfacing Multi Skilled Operative
Are you an experienced Surfacing Multi Skilled Operative looking for your next challenge with one of London's leading civil engineering contractors? Do you enjoy a varied role where no two days are the same, combining surfacing operations, plant operation, material deliveries and supporting major infrastructure projects across the capital?
At JB Riney, we have been delivering high-quality civil engineering and highway maintenance solutions across Greater London for nearly 40 years. Built on a reputation for reliability, local expertise, innovation and exceptional customer service, we work in partnership with local authorities and councils to help keep London's road network moving.
We are currently looking for a Surfacing Multi Skilled Operative to join our team. This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated individual who enjoys hands-on work, takes pride in delivering high standards and wants to develop a broad range of skills across surfacing, transport and site operations.
As part of our commitment to creating an inclusive workplace, we welcome applications from people with diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives.
What You'll Be Doing
As a Surfacing Multi Skilled Operative, you'll play a key role in supporting the successful delivery of surfacing and highway projects across London. Working closely with Forepersons, Supervisors and operational teams, you'll help ensure projects are delivered safely, efficiently and to the highest standards.
Key responsibilities will include:
- Supporting surfacing activities and working with the wider site team to deliver planned programmes of work.
- Operating surfacing and construction plant, including pavers, rollers and other associated equipment.
- Assisting in the achievement of daily and weekly production targets.
- Ensuring materials, equipment and site resources are available and maintained to support operations.
- Carrying out vehicle and plant inspections, reporting defects and supporting remedial actions.
- Delivering materials and equipment between depots and operational sites.
- Removing spoil and supporting site logistics activities.
- Contributing to winter maintenance operations when required.
- Maintaining high standards of housekeeping, quality and customer service.
- Working collaboratively with colleagues, customers and stakeholders to ensure successful project delivery.
- Following all Health, Safety, Environmental and Quality procedures and promoting a zero-harm culture.
- Supporting continuous improvement initiatives and helping maintain a safe and compliant working environment.
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What We Are Looking For
We're looking for a reliable, safety-conscious and hardworking individual who has experience within the surfacing, highways, asphalt or civil engineering sector and is keen to broaden their skills within a multi-disciplinary role.
To be successful, you'll ideally have:
- Experience working within the asphalt, surfacing, highways or civil engineering industry.
- Practical experience laying asphalt materials and supporting surfacing operations.
- A good understanding of site Health & Safety requirements and safe systems of work.
- Experience operating plant and machinery associated with surfacing activities.
- Strong communication skills and the confidence to work effectively within a team environment.
- A flexible approach to working patterns, including days, nights and occasional weekends.
- Excellent time management and a proactive attitude to problem solving.
- A commitment to delivering high standards of workmanship and customer service.
Essential Requirements
- CSCS Card.
- Full UK Driving Licence with no more than 6 penalty points.
- CPCS Plant Operator qualification.
- Manual Handling certification.
- Experience within a surfacing, tarmac or asphalt environment.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Desirable
- HIAB and/or Grab experience.
- First Aid qualification.
- Mental Health First Aid qualification.
- Current Fit for Work assessment.
- Winter maintenance experience.
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If you're looking to develop your career with a respected and growing business where you'll gain exposure to a wide range of surfacing, transport and operational activities, we'd love to hear from you. Join JB Riney and help us deliver the infrastructure that keeps London moving.
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.
Ready to build your future?
Riney 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 applicants 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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