HGV Highways Operative – Newton Abbot

Paramount Personnel; Newton Abbot; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Newton Abbot is seeking an HGV Highways Operative. You will join a dedicated team responsible for various highway repairs, ensuring safety and efficiency. The position offers PAYE employment with holiday pay and pension contributions, reflecting a commitment to workforce welfare.

Benefits

Accrued Holiday Pay from day one

Pension contributions after qualifying period

Weekly Pay

Qualifications

• Clean driving license is essential.
• Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions.
• CSCS Card is a requirement.

Responsibilities

• Conduct various highway repairs like patching and resurfacing.
• Use technology for maintenance records and safety data.
• Drive/operate relevant plant and equipment.

Skills

Clean driving License

Health and Safety commitment

Communication skills

Basic literacy and numeracy

Manual work ability

CSCS Card

Job description

HGV Highways Operative – Newton Abbot

Our clients are looking for a Highways Operative to join their hardworking dedicated team in Newton Abbot.

Key Responsibilities:

• Work as part of a team undertaking Highways repairs, ranging from Patching, Resurfacing, Potholes, Drainage, Footways and General Highway Maintenance.
• Use technology (tablets/apps) to input safety data and maintenance records.
• Drive/operate plant and equipment where trained, necessary for the for the day to day tasks set.
• Take responsibility for vehicles/plant/materials in your charge.
• Where appropriate provide direction/supervision of the work to less experienced operatives.

Essential Skills:

• Clean driving License.
• A commitment to Health and Safety.
• Good communication skills and basic literacy and numeracy.
• Ability to undertake a high level of manual work and work outdoors in all weathers.
• CSCS Card.

Desirable Skills:

• Highways experience.
• HGV licence.
• New Roads and Street Works (NRSWA).
• Operative Accreditation Lantra 12d.
• Winter Works

Rate of Pay:

• £13.00-£13.50 per hour depending upon experience.
• These will be PAYE positions so you will benefit from.
• Accrued Holiday Pay from day one.
• Pension contributions (after a qualifying period).
• Weekly Pay.
• No Umbrella payments or fees.
• Only Tax and National Insurance deductions and this will be shown on your payslip.

This is a temporary role, but there is a possibility this could become permanent in the future so to apply for this role please send your CV to [e-mail] or call 0345 241 1000 for more information.