Apprentice Operative – Contracting (Road Surfacing) – tarmac/TP/112/7334

TARMAC TRADING LIMITED

Apprenticeship summary

As an Apprentice Operative in road surfacing, you will be part of a professional road surfacing team, where you will gain hands-on experience working on projects ranging from major highways and motorways to airfields, car parks, and residential streets. This is a road surfacing gang role where you’ll be picked up and work regionally.

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Closing date: February 27, 2026

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Wage:
£20,580 a year
Total hours per week:
45
Expected duration (weeks):
52
Positions (available):
1
Date posted:
January 12, 2026
Possible start date:
September 1, 2026
Apprenticeship level:

Intermediate

  • Gain a comprehensive understanding of road surfacing, construction materials, and processes
  • Develop skills in operating mobile plant equipment
  • Participate actively in safety briefings and risk assessments, suggesting ways to reduce safety risks
  • Display a proactive attitude towards health and safety, reporting near misses and unsafe behaviours
  • Liaise effectively with customers and the general public to maintain a high level of safety on site
  • Life on site! You will work both inside and outside, sometimes in a dusty or confined environment. However, your health and safety are our number one priority and full protective clothing is provided. Your colleagues are also there to help and look out for you, as safety is everyone’s responsibility

Road Surfacing Operative Level 2.

The apprentice will need to travel to the National Skills and Safety Park in Macclesfield NG20 9JF. The course will be delivered in block release, so accommodation and travel expenses will be provided.

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Employer

TARMAC TRADING LIMITED

As the UK’s leading sustainable construction materials, road contracting and building products business, we’re a unique place to work in that we influence the future of the UK. It's something we’re extremely proud of and enjoy sharing that passion with colleagues who decide to join us, whatever your background. Our hugely diverse areas of work require a broad range of skillsets, learning styles and approaches to work. We really do have a role for anyone, whether you’re practically minded and suited to hands-on roles, or better placed leading on business strategy with a keen eye for data and trends. We’re looking for good people who share our values and want to make a difference, welcoming diversity of thought, experience and skillsets.

Training

Training Provider:

TARMAC TRADING LIMITED

Apprenticeship standard:

Road surfacing operative (level 2)