Highway Operative – Permanent Patch & Maintenance

Cumberland Council; Carlisle; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Cumberland Council in Carlisle is seeking a Highway Operative to carry out minor highway construction, patching, reactive maintenance, and drainage works, plus grounds maintenance and support to Highway Team Leaders in inspecting and repairing the highway network. You will handle traffic management, emergency callouts, fencing repairs, installing traffic signs, and operate small plant and tools.

The role offers opportunities for career growth while maintaining high safety and quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Minor highway construction and patching works on the network.
• Reactive maintenance and drainage works.
• Support inspections and repairs by Highway Team Leaders.
• Traffic management, emergency callouts and fencing repairs.
• Install traffic signs and operate small plant and tools.

Job description

Cumberland Council in Carlisle is seeking a Highway Operative to carry out minor highway construction, patching, reactive maintenance, and drainage works, plus grounds maintenance and support to Highway Team Leaders in inspecting and repairing the highway network. You will handle traffic management, emergency callouts, fencing repairs, installing traffic signs, and operate small plant and tools.

The role offers opportunities for career growth while maintaining high safety and quality standards.