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Position: Highways Operative – £14 per hour
Location: Weston-Super-Mare
Role Overview
As part of the Highways division, you'll play a key role in the safe delivery of reactive and scheduled maintenance programmes across the highway network. This is a hands-on role focused on maintaining roads and highways to ensure safety and efficiency.
Job Purpose
Working in a small team, you'll perform routine, emergency, and minor civil engineering tasks aligned with programmed and reactive work, sometimes outside normal hours.
Principal Duties and Responsibilities
* Efficient Work Execution: Complete tasks safely and efficiently, escalating issues as needed.
* Emergency & Winter Standby: Participate in standby rotas and respond to urgent callouts.
* Multi-Location Work: Travel across various sites for maintenance tasks like tarmac repairs, line marking, and gully repairs.
* Equipment Operation: Operate plant and equipment safely and effectively.
* Health & Safety: Conduct risk assessments and vehicle/plant checks, adhering to safety procedures.
* Signage & Safety Maintenance: Erect and maintain highway signage and lighting safely.
* Equipment Maintenance: Perform regular checks and report defects.
Requirements
* Full UK driving license with no more than 6 penalty points
* Ability to work independently and demonstrate initiative
What’s on Offer
* £14.00 per hour
* Weekly pay and holiday pay
* Monday to Friday schedule
* Supportive team environment
* Potential for permanent employment after a trial period
Additional Details
* Seniority level: Entry level
* Employment type: Full-time
* Industry: Construction
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