Highways Maintenance Operative

VolkerFitzpatrick Limited; West of England; Hybrid; GBP 21,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical care

Pension

Life Assurance

Cycle to Work

Training & development

Flexible working opportunities

Job summary

VolkerHighways, part of VolkerWessels UK, is seeking a Highways Operative to join our team on Highways Term Maintenance work for Bath & North East Somerset Council. This role is based at our depot in Clutton, Bristol, supporting frontline maintenance and delivery.

You will perform kerb laying, drainage, asphalt and general civils works, operate plant, and contribute to out-of-hours operations. A strong team ethic and willingness to train are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Experience in highways maintenance, construction or general civils (preferred but not essential).
• NRSWA or Street Works Qualification Register (SWQR).
• Confident operating plant and tools.
• Strong team player with a reliable work ethic.
• Comfortable working outdoors in all weather conditions.
• Full UK driving licence (HGV desirable but not essential).
• Willingness to undertake training and development (e.g. NRSWA, CSCS, winter duties).

Responsibilities

• Carry out highways maintenance tasks including kerb laying, footway works, drainage repairs and asphalt works.
• General civils and groundworks plus patching activities.
• Operate mechanical plant and machinery (training/certification where required).
• Support emergency call-out and winter maintenance as part of an out-of-hours rota.
• Collaborate with direct labour and subcontract partners to meet targets.
• Ensure work is delivered safely, efficiently and to quality standards.
• Maintain tools, equipment and vehicles in a safe and serviceable condition.

Skills

Team player

Outdoor work

Driving licence

Education

NRSWA / SWQR

Tools

Plant & tools

Job description

VolkerHighways, part of VolkerWessels UK, is seeking a Highways Operative to join our team on Highways Term Maintenance work for Bath & North East Somerset Council. This role is based at our depot in Clutton, Bristol, supporting frontline maintenance and delivery.

You will perform kerb laying, drainage, asphalt and general civils works, operate plant, and contribute to out-of-hours operations. A strong team ethic and willingness to train are essential for success.