Highways Operative

Abatec Recruitment; Locking; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free on-site parking

Full training and progression

Job summary

Abatec Recruitment is seeking a hands-on Highway Operative for the Weston-Super-Mare area. You will help with kerbing, road repairs, landscaping and traffic management, supporting local road safety and maintenance.

The role offers full-time hours (Mon-Fri, 07:30-16:00) with weekend uplift and a clear path for progression, plus on-site parking and full training.

Qualifications

• Experience in groundworks, landscaping, kerbing, or traffic management.
• Reliable team players who enjoy outdoor work in all weather conditions.

Responsibilities

• Carry out kerbing and roadworks as part of a close-knit team.
• Road repairs, resurfacing, landscaping and general groundworks.
• Install, maintain and remove traffic management systems.

Skills

Groundworks

Landscaping

Traffic management

Outdoor manual work

Education

CSCS tickets

Job description

Looking for a hands-on outdoor role with real career progression?

We're recruiting Highways Operatives in the Weston-Super-Mare area. Are you experienced in groundworks, landscaping, traffic management or general outdoor manual work? If so, this is a fantastic opportunity to build a long-term career with full training and development support.

• £27,350 - £34,750 per annum, depending on experience
• Monday to Friday, 07.30 - 16.00 - 39 working hours per week
• Saturdays paid @ x1.5 hourly rate
• Sundays paid @ x2 hourly rate

What You’ll Be Doing

No two days are the same. You’ll be working as part of a close-knit team helping to keep local roads safe and well maintained by:

• Carrying out kerbing
• Road repairs, resurfacing, landscaping and general groundworks
• Installing, maintaining and removing traffic management systems
• Supporting winter maintenance activities and emergency response work
• Using specialist tools, machinery and equipment
• Working outdoors across a variety of locations

What We’re Looking For

• Experience in groundworks, landscaping, kerbing, traffic management or similar outdoor/manual roles
• Reliable team players who enjoy working outdoors in all weather conditions
• Streetworks and/or CSCS tickets will command a higher pay rate

What’s in it for you?

• Join a well-established and respected highway maintenance company.
• Full training and ongoing support provided.
• Genuine career progression opportunities.
• After successfully completing your probationary period, the company will support you in gaining your HGV licence and achieving all required Streetworks accreditations, helping you progress your career within the highways industry.
• Free on-site parking.

If you’re looking for a role where you can learn new skills, gain qualifications and build a long-term career, we’d love to hear from you.