Highway Roadworker

Carrington West; Grimsby; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading infrastructure firm in North Lincolnshire seeks a Highway Operative to join their team. The ideal candidate must possess an HGV License and have experience working in outdoor construction environments. Responsibilities include managing traffic systems, driving vehicles, and responding to emergencies. This role offers the opportunity for structured training and career progression in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in physically demanding outdoor construction environments.
• Ability to operate powered tools and specialized machinery.
• Willingness to engage in training and career progression.

Responsibilities

• Erect and remove traffic management systems.
• Drive highway vehicles and operate machinery.
• Maintain accurate records and provide emergency responses.

Skills

Operating hand tools

Adhering to safe work systems

Driving Category C vehicles

Maintaining detailed work records

Responding to emergencies

Understanding of COSHH regulations

Education

HGV License

City & Guilds Streetworks Operative accreditation

Job description

Exciting Opportunity for a Highway Operative in North Lincolnshire

An excellent opportunity has arisen for a delivery-focused Highway Operative to join my client's established Highways & Transport team on a contract basis, supporting essential highway maintenance activities across North Lincs.

Must have HGV License

Responsibilities

• Erect and remove traffic management systems in line with the Safety at Streetworks and Roadworks Code of Practice.
• Drive highway vehicles and tippers, subject to the relevant licence, training, and competency.
• Operate powered tools and plant including breakers, compactors, cutters, rollers, and other specialist machinery.
• Mix, lay, level, and compact bituminous materials, concrete, mortar, and associated surfacing products.
• Lay and fix kerbs, slabs, blocks, and setts in accordance with specifications.
• Install, repair, and dismantle highway furniture such as signs, guardrails, fencing, and nameplates.
• Reconstruct inspection chambers and adjust drainage features like road gullies and manholes.
• Complete accurate records including time sheets, work logs, and vehicle inspection forms.
• Provide emergency response for incidents such as flooding, winter gritting, road traffic accidents, and civil emergencies.
• Work in accordance with company SHEQ standards and procedures aligned with ISO 9001, 14001, and 18001.
• Perform all duties in compliance with local authority policies and procedures.
• Undertake other relevant duties appropriate to the role as required.

Key Experience

• Working in outdoor and physically demanding construction environments.
• Operating hand tools, plant, and equipment with due regard to safety and quality.
• Adhering to safe systems of work, including risk assessments and method statements.
• Self-managing workloads and demonstrating flexibility in work approach.
• Responding to out-of-hours emergencies as part of a standby rota.
• Driving Category C vehicles and ideally holding a Driver CPC Qualification.
• Maintaining detailed and accurate work records.
• Preferably holding a City & Guilds Streetworks Operative accreditation or Chapter 8 training.
• A willingness to engage in structured training, mentoring, and career progression pathways.
• Understanding of COSHH regulations, construction site safety, and environmental standards.

Contact

For more details and to apply for the role, please call James Allbon at Carrington West on 02393 876042 or email [e-mail].

FOOTNOTE

If you feel that you are right for this role technically, but the salary, location, or seniority does not suit you specifically, please still feel free to send us your CV. We constantly recruit for similar roles at all levels across the UK. We are always keen to chat with you discreetly about your employment situation.
Even if you are happy in your current role for now, we always welcome calls from Highways, Street Lighting & Infrastructure professionals looking to explore future opportunities. Our specialist team has over 40 years of combined experience in this market. Please contact James Allbon at Carrington West on 02393 876042 for more information.
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