Machine Lay Surfacing Operatives – West Midlands Highways · Darwen

Company: Multevo ltd.
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Job Description:

What we are looking for:

  • Permanent and contract opportunities available

  • Full UK Driving Licence (essential) – WITH 6 POINTS OR LESS. Driver checks will be completed

  • Immediate start dates available

  • Work rota – varying shifts, overtime and weekend working available

  • All company equipment and PPE provided

  • Proven experience in machine lay surfacing and asphalt works

  • Experience operating or working alongside pavers and rollers

  • Knowledge of jointing, finishing and quality profiling of newly laid surfaces

  • Ability to work on live carriageway and planned resurfacing schemes

Licence/Certifications required:

***YOU MUST HAVE A CURRENT CSCS CARD OR PROOF OF APPLICATION FOR ONE***

  • Full UK Driving Licence (essential) – WITH 6 POINTS OR LESS. Driver checks will be completed

  • CSCS Green card minimum

  • Relevant plant qualifications (e.g. paver, roller) – desirable

  • Streetworks operative or supervisor certification – desirable

  • Abrasive wheels & manual handling – desirable

  • Traffic management or banksman accreditation – desirable

Work locations include:

  • West Midlands

Multiple vacancies are available for experienced Machine Lay Surfacing Operatives to join our West Midlands based teams and support planned resurfacing and reactive works.

Location: Mobile worker – on the road

Key responsibilities:

  • Operate or assist with machine lay surfacing operations including feeding, levelling and shuttling materials

  • Work alongside pavers, compactors and rollers to achieve correct profile, line and level

  • Prepare and check materials, joints and edges to ensure a high quality finish

  • Assist with setting out, profiling and hand-finishing areas that machines cannot reach

  • Carry out pre-start checks, basic maintenance and daily checks on plant and small tools

  • Follow site traffic management plans and liaise with traffic marshals where required

  • Complete site paperwork, defect reporting and daily records as required

  • Ensure compliance with health & safety, method statements and quality procedures at all times

  • Work as part of a team, supporting colleagues and supervisors to meet programme requirements

Person specification:

  • Proven experience in machine lay surfacing or machine-assisted asphalt works

  • Practical knowledge of paver and roller operations, jointing and finishing techniques

  • Good communication and teamworking skills with a positive, can-do attitude

  • Reliable, punctual and able to work under direction in a fast-paced environment

  • High focus on health & safety and adherence to site procedures

  • Flexible to work varying shifts, weekends and overtime where required

In return you’ll receive:

  • All required equipment and PPE provided

  • Competitive rates or salary depending on role type

  • Ongoing training, development and clear progression routes

  • Wellbeing support and a people-focussed working environment

  • Immediate start where available

More About Multevo

Multevo are a forward-thinking company who value the people that work towards our shared success. This opportunity offers a strong chance to establish yourself at an exciting time and has excellent career development potential as you will have a direct impact in an already growing company.

Multevo are a Constructionline Platinum, National Highways Sector Scheme 12, 16 and 18 accredited company that operates nationwide. We are proud to deliver a range of highways, civils, arboriculture, vegetation and traffic management services in-house.

We are a people-focused business that values all colleagues. We have a strong health and safety focus and work ethics that prioritise the wellbeing of our staff.

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Posted: October 22nd, 2026