HGV Bond Coat Tanker Driver / Surfacing Operative

About the role

We are looking for an HGV Bond Coat Tanker Driver / Surfacing Operative to join our Fort William site. You will work within a surfacing squad, delivering high‑quality bond‑coat applications while operating and maintaining specialist equipment.

Key responsibilities

• Carry out tasks as directed by the Site Supervisor, following all instructions.
• Maintain, operate and ensure the safety of plant and equipment, including the tanker, sprayer and hook‑lift vehicle.
• Load, prepare and spray bond coat, managing the bond‑coat cartem.
• Perform cleaning and minor maintenance on the sprayer, tanker and cartem unit.
• Keep personal protective equipment (PPE) in excellent condition.
• Mentor and support less experienced operatives.
• Report accidents, incidents, near‑misses and any quality or safety concerns.

Required profile

• Strong teamwork attitude and flexible approach to work.
• Ability to complete tasks on time with attention to detail.
• Basic mechanical knowledge and proactive health‑and‑safety mindset.
• Willingness to work outdoors, travel to sites and undertake night‑time work.
• Resourceful, able to work under own initiative and follow instructions.

Required skills

• Category C (Cat C) driving licence.
• Driver CPC qualification.
• Understanding of daily vehicle, plant and equipment checks.
• Valid CSCS card.