At Tarmac, our Operatives are the heartbeat of our business. 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.
Annual wage: £20,580 a year
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Training course: Road surfacing operative (level 2)
Hours
Monday - Friday, times to be confirmed.
45.0 hours a week
Possible start date: Tuesday 01 September 2026
Duration: 1 Year 3 Months
Positions available: 2
As an apprentice, you'll work at a company and get hands-on experience. You'll gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff.
An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying.
TARMAC TRADING LIMITED
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 realse, so accomadation and travel exspenses will be provdided.
GCSE in:
Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.
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.
Operative.
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
TARMAC TRADING LIMITED
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000001626.
Closes on Friday 27 February 2026
