Highways Operative

Highways Operative / Skilled Roadworker

Lancashire County Council – Highways Service

Location: Various sites across Lancashire
Contract: Ongoing Contract
Hours: 9-hour shifts starting at 07:00 (Weekend and out-of-hours work may be required)
Rate: Competitive (Please submit your required rate)

Fox Morris Group are delighted to be supporting Lancashire County Council in recruiting experienced Highways Operatives / Skilled Roadworkers to support the delivery of the 2026/27 Highway Improvement Capital Programme.

This is an excellent opportunity to work on a variety of major highways projects, including road resurfacing, regeneration schemes, drainage improvements and public transport infrastructure.

Your Role

Working as part of the Countywide Projects Team, you will carry out a wide range of highway maintenance and civil engineering activities on live highway environments, ensuring all work is completed safely and to a high standard.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out full footway and carriageway reconstruction works.
• Install kerbs, edgings, tactile paving, drainage pipes, gullies and chambers.
• Construct ducting and chambers.
• Lay bituminous materials and complete reinstatement works.
• Operate small plant including rollers, compactors, saws and breakers.
• Set out works accurately to line and level with minimal supervision.
• Lead a small gang or act as the lead operative on site when required.
• Maintain high standards of health & safety and workmanship at all times.

Essential Requirements

To be considered, candidates must have:

• Proven experience working on live highways or civil engineering projects.
• Experience carrying out footway and carriageway reconstruction.
• Experience laying drainage pipes, gullies and associated drainage systems.
• Ability to set out and work to line and level without close supervision.
• Good knowledge of Lancashire Specifications / Highway Standards.
• Valid NRSWA Street Works Operative Accreditation.
• Valid CSCS Card (minimum requirement).
• Experience leading a small gang or supervising works on site.