Highway's Operative (with HGV/7.5t Driving) - 2 Further Permanent Vacancies Available - Be Part of Our Expanding Team!
We’re growing our highways team and looking for skilled and committed Highway Operatives ideally with HGV or 7.5-tonne driving capability to support a wide range of maintenance and improvement works across our network.
What You’ll Do:
* Carry out essential highway maintenance including resurfacing, kerbing, drainage, and footway reconstruction.
* Be willing to operate gully emptying machines on occasions to maintain drainage systems and prevent flooding.
* Drive and operate HGV or 7.5t vehicles (preferable).
* Work on footway schemes, ensuring safe and accessible pedestrian routes.
* Operate plant and machinery safely and efficiently.
* Follow health and safety procedures and contribute to a positive team environment.
What We’re Looking For:
* Valid HGV Class 2 or 7.5t driving licence with CPC (preferable)
* Experience in highways or construction work, including gully machine operation (desirable), large patching work and footway schemes.
* CSCS card and relevant tickets (e.g. NRSWA, CPCS, or NPORS) are desirable.
* A strong work ethic, reliability, and a commitment to safety.
* Willingness to work outdoors in all weather conditions.
What We Offer:
* Competitive salary with annual cost of living increases
* Standard 36hr week with overtime opportunities.
* Generous Local Government Pension and great work life balance
* Full PPE and equipment provided.
* Ongoing training and career development.
* A supportive team environment with room to grow.
If you’re ready to take on a varied and rewarding role in a team that’s making a real difference to our roads and communities, we’d love to hear from you.
Apply now and help us build and maintain safer, smarter highways.
If you have any enquiries about this vacancy, contact Sharon Walls (Head of Highways Construction Services) at sharon.walls@salford.gov.uk or Matthew Smith (Operations Manager) at Matthew.Smith@salford.gov.uk. We can be flexible with interview times if successful at shortlisting stage
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