VolkerHighways is a market leader in the delivery of highways and street lighting term maintenance contracts. We build strong collaborative relationships with our clients to drive improvements and efficiency in all our activities.
We have the capability to deliver major surfacing and public realm infrastructure projects. Our specialist in-house traffic management division provides expert advice and support across the industry, whilst assisting with our own, in-house contracts.
We are currently seeking a Highways Operative to join our Highways team and support the work on our Term Maintenance Contract, based out of the Luton depot.
Key Responsibilities
1. Carry out a variety of highways maintenance tasks including:
2. Kerb laying and footway works
3. Drainage repairs and installation
4. Asphalt and patching works
5. General civils and groundworks
6. Operate mechanical plant and machinery (training and certification where required).
7. Support emergency call-out and winter maintenance operations as part of an out-of-hours rota.
8. Work collaboratively with direct labour and subcontract partners to achieve daily/weekly targets.
9. Ensure all work is delivered safely, efficiently and in line with VolkerHighways’ quality standards.
10. Maintain tools, equipment and vehicles in a safe, clean and serviceable condition.
About you
11. Experience in highways maintenance, construction or general civils (preferred but not essential).
12. NRSWA or Street Works Qualification Register (SWQR)
13. Confident operating plant and tools
14. A strong team player with a positive and reliable work ethic.
15. Comfortable working outdoors in all weather conditions.
16. Full UK driving licence (HGV desirable but not essential).
17. Willingness to undertake training and development (e.g. NRSWA, CSCS, winter duties).
If your past experience doesn’t match perfectly with every requirement of the job description, we still encourage you to apply. You may be just the right candidate for us.
Why work with us?
VolkerHighways is under the umbrella of VolkerWessels UK which is a multidisciplinary contractor that delivers innovative engineering solutions across the civil engineering and construction sectors including rail, highways, airport, marine, energy, water, and environmental infrastructure.
By utilising the specialist skills of each business unit within VolkerWessels UK, VolkerHighways are able to ensure our staff provide unrivalled resources and expertise to our clients.
We offer competitive rewards and benefits, recognising the value we place on our employees.
We offer a range of benefits, including:
18. Competitive salary
19. Competitive annual leave and an additional day off on your birthday
20. Option to buy additional annual leave
21. Private medical care
22. Pension
23. Life Assurance
24. Cycle to Work scheme
25. Shopping and restaurants vouchers, rewards, and discounts
26. Training and development opportunities-comprehensive skills-based training
27. Family friendly polices including enhanced maternity benefit
28. Flexible working opportunities
29. Employee Assistance programme
30. Mental health, physical health, and financial support
31. 24/7 Virtual GP service
Fairness, inclusion and respect
We believe in pushing boundaries in the pursuit of fairness, inclusion and respect. So, our teams can be comfortable that, whatever their background, VolkerWessels UK is a place where they can be themselves and thrive.
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