We are currently recruiting Highways Operative for our our client in Somerset. Collecting recycling and waste from over 100,000 homes and commercial businesses across North Somerset and the wider area Managing Household Waste Recycling Centres at Backwell, Portishead and Weston along with two Waste Transfer Stations in Weston. Maintaining 1,100km of North Somerset highways including surface repairs, winter maintenance, gully management, drainage and kerbing repairs, signage and linemarking, and 24/7 emergency response services. HGV Driver and mobile plant training, vehicle servicing and maintenance, event cleaning and other environmental and highway maintenance specialisms to commercial businesses We are currently seeking an experienced Highway/Construction operate to join our client at their highways division located at Sandford. You will be a part of a 2/3-person team to carry out a range of services including kerbing, hot & cold lay patching, erecting & dismantling fencing and signage. Also, to become a member of the Winter Maintenance on call team for the winter season. What youll be doing: Carrying out assigned tasks safely, efficiently, and on schedule, reporting any issues to the supervisor or chargehand. Being available for emergency and winter standby as required by the business. Traveling to various locations across the county to perform tarmac work, white works, gully repairs, and other duties as needed. Operating a range of plant and equipment. Conducting daily risk assessments, pre-site inspections, and vehicle checks. Installing and maintaining signage, lighting, and safety barriers. Taking responsibility for the upkeep and maintenance of vehicles, plant, and equipment. Working flexible shifts, including both day and night shifts. Having the opportunity to upskill and train as a professional driver through our in-house Driver Training Academy. The ideal candidate will have: To hold either a CSCS card/NPORS/SSSTS or equivalent To hold a current UK driving licence with no more than 6 penalty points To have experience in highways/construction industry Willing to take on additional training Flexible working approach IT literate What we offer: Weekly Pay Temp to Perm for the right person Ongoing progression