Highways Maintenance Operative — Outdoor Civil Works

VolkerWessels UK; Chichester; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Private medical care

Pension

Life Assurance

Cycle to Work scheme

Training and development opportunities

Flexible working opportunities

Employee Assistance programme

Maternity benefit

Job summary

VolkerWessels UK is seeking a Highways Operative to join our Highways Term Maintenance Contract based at our depots in Chichester, West Sussex. You will carry out a range of highways maintenance tasks and operate plant and machinery, contributing to daily and weekly targets while upholding safety and quality standards.

Experience in highways maintenance, a NRSWA/SWQR qualification, and a Full UK driving licence are preferred.

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.
• Full UK driving licence (HGV desirable but not essential).

Responsibilities

• Carry out a variety of highways maintenance tasks including kerb laying and footway works.
• Drainage repairs and installation.
• Asphalt and patching works; general civils and groundworks.
• Operate mechanical plant and machinery (training where required).
• Support emergency call-out and winter maintenance operations as part of an out-of-hours rota.
• Work with direct labour and subcontract partners to meet targets.
• Ensure all work is delivered safely, to quality standards.
• Maintain tools, equipment and vehicles in safe condition.

Skills

Highways maintenance

Teamwork

Outdoor work

Driving licence

Willingness to learn

Education

NRSWA/SWQR qualification

Tools

Plant operation

Tools handling

Job description

VolkerWessels UK is seeking a Highways Operative to join our Highways Term Maintenance Contract based at our depots in Chichester, West Sussex. You will carry out a range of highways maintenance tasks and operate plant and machinery, contributing to daily and weekly targets while upholding safety and quality standards.

Experience in highways maintenance, a NRSWA/SWQR qualification, and a Full UK driving licence are preferred.