Highways Operative
Utilise Recruitment
Salary: £27,00 - £35,000 + boost your earnings with Overtime, Standby, & Winter Maintenance works
Location: Upton
Benefits: Possible company van/car, 25 days holiday + bank hols, pension, chances to progress, and gain more certificates, including HGV license!
Hours: 39 hours per week | Permanent
The Opportunity
Looking for a role where no two days are the same, the teamwork is solid, and the career growth is real?
We are looking for an experienced Highways Operative to join our close-knit, 2-to-3-person teams based out of Upton. You’ll be the backbone of our local infrastructure, keeping our roads safe, smooth, and moving. From essential day-to-day repairs to being a vital part of our Winter Maintenance squad, this is a hands-on role with great variety and excellent earning potential.
What You’ll Be Doing as a Highways Operative
As a key member of the Highways Operative crew, your day-to-day will include:
- Getting Hands-On: Delivering high-quality kerbing, hot & cold lay patching, fencing, and signage installation.
- Keeping it Safe: Conducting daily risk assessments, pre-site checks, and ensuring our sites, vehicles, and equipment are safe and secure.
- On the Move: Traveling across the county to handle tarmac work, white works, and gully repairs.
- Stepping Up: Operating a range of modern plant and equipment, and jumping onto flexible day/night shifts and winter standby rotas when the business (and the weather!) needs you.
Essential Requirements for Highways Operative
If you’re a flexible team player who loves working outdoors and isn't afraid of a hard day's graft, you'll fit right in. You’ll just need:
- A valid CSCS Card
- A current UK Driving Licence (with no more than 6 penalty points)
- Proven experience in the highways or related construction industry
- A tech-friendly approach (comfortable using a tablet for daily tasks)
- A flexible attitude toward shift work and a genuine willingness to learn
Why Join Us?
- Earn More: A competitive base salary topped up by excellent overtime opportunities (night work, standby, and winter maintenance).
- Earn and learn: Want to level up? We will support you to train and upskill as a professional driver through our very own in-house Driver Training Academy.
- Job Security: A permanent, stable role with a structured 39-hour work week.
Ready to hit the road with us?
Apply for the Highways Operative role now with your latest CV – keep an eye out for my call, email or text to discuss the next steps of your application.
Dom @ Utilise Recruitment .co .uk
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