Foreperson

Job Introduction Foreperson – Road Planing National Road Planing | Rand, near Market Rasen, Lincolnshire Job Introduction 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 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 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. Ready to build your future? Click ‘Apply' to get started. Please note: we sometimes close roles early due to high interest, so don't wait too long! Tarmac Trading Limited Tarmac Trading Limited Attached documents Job Reference tarmac/TP/232604/8098