Highways General Operative — Training & Benefits

VolkerWessels; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction company in the United Kingdom is seeking a General Operative for their Highways Term Maintenance Contract in Luton. In this role, you will be responsible for operating mechanical plant, kerb laying, and coordinating with both direct and sub‑contract labor while ensuring quality and time constraints are met. The position offers a competitive salary alongside comprehensive benefits including private medical care and employee assistance programs.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Annual leave plus an additional day off on your birthday

Private medical care

Pension

Life assurance

Cycle to work scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Comprehensive training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in highways maintenance is essential.
• Ability to meet quality and time constraints.
• Must pass mandatory drugs and alcohol screening.

Responsibilities

• Operate mechanical plant.
• Perform kerb laying and drainage works.
• Coordinate with direct and sub-contract labor.

Skills

Highways maintenance experience

Initiative

Good standard of English

Tools

Mechanical plant

Job description

A leading construction company in the United Kingdom is seeking a General Operative for their Highways Term Maintenance Contract in Luton. In this role, you will be responsible for operating mechanical plant, kerb laying, and coordinating with both direct and sub‑contract labor while ensuring quality and time constraints are met. The position offers a competitive salary alongside comprehensive benefits including private medical care and employee assistance programs.