Road Surface Technology Apprenticeship - Kinnegad
Summary
An apprentice road surfacing supervisor learns to oversee road paving projects, coordinate crews and materials, and complete training through SOLAS and TUS Midlands while working outdoors in Ireland.
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.
What We're Looking For
The successful candidate will have:
A strong work ethic and willingness to learn.
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.
- 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.