Highways Maintenance Operative

RG Setsquare; Swanley; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Sick pay

Death in service cover

Ongoing training and development

Job summary

RG Setsquare seeks Highway Maintenance Operatives for permanent roles in Kent. You’ll perform pothole patching, resurfacing, drainage work, and reactive road repairs as part of a long-term contract portfolio dedicated to keeping Kent’s highways safe and well-maintained.

Benefits include training, progression, generous holidays, pension, sick pay, and death in service, with ongoing development opportunities and a supportive team environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in highway maintenance or traffic management.
• Familiarity with road safety and reinstatement standards.
• Confident operating plant, tools, and equipment.
• Strong attention to detail and a proactive work ethic.
• Good communication skills and a team-first attitude.

Responsibilities

• Patching potholes and resurfacing works.
• Drainage repairs and maintenance.
• Responsive/reactive roadworks.
• Structural road and footpath repairs.
• Kerbing, white works, and verge reinstatement.
• Operating machinery such as rollers, compactors, and pneumatic tools.
• Installing and repairing ironwork, kerbs, and drainage systems.
• Preparing and reinstating excavation areas with materials like tarmac, asphalt, or concrete.
• Identifying underground utilities and working safely around them.

Skills

Drainage

Patching

Structural repairs

Responsive repair works

General reinstatement

Education

NRSWA Operatives Units 1-9

NHSS 12AB or 12D

HGV Class 2 license (desirable)

Tools

Rollers

Compactors

Pneumatic tools

Job description

Highway Maintenance Operatives - | Permanent Roles | Kent

My client has secured a prestigious 10+ year contract to maintain Kent's Highways, and they are now looking to grow their team with skilled and dedicated Highway Maintenance Operatives.

These are permanent positions offering stability, excellent benefits, and opportunities for career progression. Full training and qualifications will be provided, making this a fantastic opportunity for experienced professionals to grow their careers with a trusted name in the industry.

What's on Offer:

• Competitive salary


• Full-time, permanent role


• Generous holiday allowance


• Pension scheme


• Sick pay


• Death in service cover


• Ongoing training and professional development

Your Role:

• Patching potholes and resurfacing works


• Drainage repairs and maintenance


• Responsive/reactive roadworks


• Structural road and footpath repairs


• Kerbing, white works, and verge reinstatement


• Operating machinery such as rollers, compactors, and pneumatic tools


• Installing and repairing ironwork, kerbs, and drainage systems


• Preparing and reinstating excavation areas with materials like tarmac, asphalt, or concrete


• Identifying underground utilities and working safely around them

What We're Looking For:

• Drainage


• Patching


• Structural repairs


• Responsive repair works


• General reinstatement

Preferred Qualifications:

• NRSWA Operatives Units 1-9


• NHSS 12AB or 12D


• HGV Class 2 (Category C) license (desirable)A full UK manual driving licence is essential for all applicants.

The Ideal Candidate Will Have:

• Previous experience in highway maintenance or traffic management


• Familiarity with road safety and reinstatement standards


• Confidence operating plant, tools, and equipment
  
• Strong attention to detail and a proactive work ethic


• Good communication skills and a team-first attitude

Why Join Us?

This is more than just a job-it's a long-term opportunity to become part of a respected team delivering essential work for the Surrey community. You'll be supported with training, enjoy strong job security, and work in a team that values safety, quality, and growth.