Road Surface Technology Apprenticeship Cork
Summary
Apprentice road surfacing supervisor learns to plan, coordinate, and supervise road surfacing projects while completing a structured apprenticeship program with hands-on site work and classroom training.
About the Role
This is an exciting opportunity to join one of Ireland's leading road surfacing contractors as a Road Surfacing Technology Supervisor Apprentice. Working alongside experienced surfacing professionals, you will gain practical, hands-on experience while completing the new SOLAS and TUS Midlands Road Surfacing Technology Apprenticeship.
This role is ideal for someone who is motivated, enjoys working outdoors, and wants to build a long-term career in construction management and road surfacing.
Key Responsibilities
As part of your apprenticeship, you will learn how to supervise road surfacing operations from planning through to completion, including:
- Assist with pre-start site visits and planning.
- Prepare jobs before works commence.
- Coordinate labour, plant, materials and subcontractors.
- Order asphalt and other materials required for projects.
- Supervise surfacing crews on site.
- Ensure works are completed safely, efficiently and to specification.
- Promote and maintain the highest standards of Health & Safety.
- Carry out quality inspections and ensure compliance with specifications.
- Monitor productivity and programme performance.
- Liaise with clients, local authorities and contract managers.
- Complete GPS measurements of completed works.
- Prepare site records and documentation.
- Submit completed measurements and paperwork to Contract Managers for payment processing.
- Attend apprenticeship training and complete all academic requirements through SOLAS and TUS Midlands.
The successful candidate will have:
- A strong work ethic and willingness to learn.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Good organisational and time management skills.
- Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
- Problem-solving ability and attention to detail.
- A positive attitude and willingness to take responsibility.
- An interest in construction, engineering or road surfacing.
- Good IT skills (or willingness to learn).
- Full driving licence (or working towards obtaining one) would be advantageous.
We offer an excellent package including:
- Competitive apprentice salary.
- Company van.
- Company laptop.
- Mobile phone.
- Pension scheme.
- Annual leave and company benefits.
- Structured mentoring from experienced industry professionals.
- Fully supported SOLAS and TUS Midlands apprenticeship programme.
- Excellent career progression opportunities within Breedon Surfacing Solutions Ireland.
- Opportunity to develop into a Surfacing Supervisor, Contracts Manager or other senior management roles.