Road Surfacing Foreperson

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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.

We are currently looking for a Road Surfacing Foreperson to join our Scotland Surfacing Team based out of the Tarmac Contracting office at The Wright Business Centre in Glasgow (plant equipment based at our Cairneyhill site in Airdrie).This key role will effectively manage sites including all mobile plant foreperson, and operatives and any subcontractors.

You will also lead planning and execution of all works daily ensuring SHE protocols and procedures are followed whilst overseeing the safe and efficient management of the site.

We have surfacing gangs across the South East of Scotland so if you live in in or around Edinburgh, Falkirk, Stirling, Glasgow, Dunfermline and are happy to work in this and adjacent areas then this could be the role for you!

Main Responsibilities

As a Road Surfacing Foreperson you will ensure all work is completed to the highest standard and comply with contract specifications. You will also ensure all employees and subcontractors are effectively inducted onto site including daily briefings, toolbox talks and any site specific induction prior to commencing work on site.

As Road Surfacing Forepersonyou will also be responsible for:

Undertaking, reviewing and updating site risk assessments prior to starting work
Ensuring site vacation procedure is followed and photos taken
Taking suitable precautions to minimise the impact of our operations on the environment
Understanding and committing to achieving the targets set by the supervisor in order to maximise profitability and offer any alternative methods of working
Ensuring material waste is minimised
Ensuring all work is accepted by the client at the end of each shift and that the site and parked plant is safe and secure
Agreeing completed daily working hours with gang foreperson and sub-contractors
Reducing remedial costs
Communicating effectively and working as part of a team
Updating personal and team training plans
Timesheets and site records

The Ideal Candidate

To be successful in the role of Road Surfacing Foreperson you will need to be experienced in machine lay asphalt works and have knowledge of all aspects of the surfacing operation including experience of operating surfacing equipment, including rollers, pavers, chipping machines, tractors

The ideal candidate for the role of Road Surfacing Foreperson will also demonstrate:

Flexibility in proactive working approach – able to think ahead and adapt approach in line with a more strategic perspective
Confidence to work independently and as part of a team with a range of colleagues, stakeholders and shareholders
Ability to remain calm during difficult situations and make decisions that may be unpopular whilst explaining the rationale for the decision
Drive to initiate improvements and a desire to improve and innovate – ability to spot opportunities to develop new ideas and improve performance
Motivation and ability to build a positive team culture, developing relationships with local operational teams to break down silos and maximise performance to achieve agreed production targets
Strong communication skills and the ability to influence others to promote your own ideas by linking them to other people’s values and goals
Proven thinking skills including the ability to step back and gain a better understanding, to appreciate the impact of problems and solutions on yourself and others and to anticipate obstacles resolving before they become an issue
Be compliant of Health and Safety policies and procedures and proactive in encouraging your team to do the same
IT literacy

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.

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