General Foreman in Alrewas

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We are currently recruiting for a General Foreperson - Surfacing to join, support and lead a Surfacing team working on the National Pavement Solutions business. This role will be based from our Alrewas site, near Burton-on-Trent Staffordshire and you will be required to travel across the assigned region and further across the UK; dependant on current works requirements.

The role is easily accessible from Birmingham, Coventry, Solihull, Walsall, Redditch, Wolverhampton, Nuneaton, Dudley, Sutton Coldfield, Bromsgrove, Tamworth and surrounding areas.

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.

The role of General Foreperson - Surfacing will report directly to the Supervisor. You will provide supporting guidance on Surfacing matters on behalf of Tarmac National Paving, Pavements and Surfacing to our clients to ensure their objectives and targets are achieved leading to the successful overall delivery of the project. You will be responsible for:

• Working unsupervised for all Paving, Pavements and Surfacing management duties that you will be trained for and be competent to undertake as part of a team and ensure compliance.
• Being the leader and company ambassador and role model to National Paving, Pavements and Surfacing Operatives on site.
• Accountable and responsible for ensuring all policies and procedures are followed whilst passing on knowledge through coaching and mentoring.
• Supporting effective planning, programming and delivery of programme of works.
• Supporting achievement of Company and Contractual KPI’s H & S – Zero accidents and environmental incidents, additionally promote and develop Health, Safety and wellbeing innovations.
• Working collaboratively with Tarmac's Health, Safety & Wellbeing advisor to promote best practice across all works.
• Ensuring all Health and Safety standards are being adhered to across all works.
• Ensuring training qualifications and competence requirements are in place and monitored for all employees within their team.
• Supporting to ensure any CDM regulations (principle contractor responsibilities) are being adhered to across all works.
• Ensuring environmental processes and best practice across the contract.
• Reporting, collating, gathering and recording relevant information relating to all site issues/incidents & promoting Near miss reporting.

You must be able to travel across the region of work, this could be local or the entire UK – overnight accommodation will be arranged for you. A vehicle is provided with this role.

To be successful in this role the ideal candidate for the position of General Foreperson - Surfacing will have experience and knowledge of Paving, Pavements and Surfacing systems. They will also:

• Have worked within a similar role within the Paving, Pavements and Surfacing industry and have knowledge of on-site Health and Safety policies and procedures associated with the role.
• Have a working knowledge of machine control paving systems.
• Have the ability to work independently and as part of a team and provide leadership in the role of General Foreperson - Surfacing.
• Possess good communication skills and will be able to liaise with stakeholders of varying seniority levels.

• CSCS card
• SSSTS certificate
• National Highways Passport
• Full UK Driving Licence
• Manual Handling
• Have a flexible approach to location and shift patterns in accordance with needs of the business.
• Computer literate.

• CPCS plant operators’ qualifications
• First Aid training & Mental Health First Aid Training
• IOSH training

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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