Highways Operative
Oxfordshire
Salary £32,000 £38,000 per annum (dependent on certification and experience)
45 hours per week
Standard hours: 07:00 16:30, Monday to Friday
About the Highways Operative Role
Join our clients highways maintenance team delivering high-quality, safe and efficient services across Oxfordshires road network.
Youll work on varied tasks from routine patching and gully cleaning to installing signage, lighting and supporting traffic management schemes.
This role is ideal for someone who enjoys hands-on work outdoors and takes pride in keeping roads safe for everyone.
Key Responsibilities for Highways Operative
* Carry out general highways maintenance and repair activities
* Operate small plant and equipment safely
* Assist with setting up traffic management and signing, lighting and guarding
* Monitor and report defects to supervisors
* Follow safe systems of work and use personal protective equipment correctly
* Collaborate with team members and subcontractors to meet project deadlines
Requirements for Highways Operative
Must Haves
* Valid UK driving licence
Desirable a combination of the following
* HGV licence (Class C)
* G39
* NVQ in Highways Engineering (HEA)
* Manual handling certification
* Crane operator licence
* First Aid at Work certificate
* NRSWA Street Works accreditation
Benefits
* Competitive salary with structured pay bands for qualifications
* Overtime opportunities
* Company pension and holiday entitlement
* On-the-job training and support for further qualifications
* Career progression within a large highways contractor
If you want to find out more information, have any questions or to apply, then please send us a copy of your CV and we will be in touch
Rob @ Utilise Recruitment
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