Highways Operative

Salford Council; Swinton; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in Swinton is seeking a skilled highway operative to join their team. You will perform tarmacking and kerbing tasks as part of road maintenance efforts. Responsibilities include using specialized machinery, ensuring safety measures, and collaborating with team members to maintain the highway effectively. The role offers competitive benefits, including potential overtime and a fixed work schedule.

Benefits

Generous pension

Annual leave provision

Local government benefits

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in laying tarmac and kerbing for maintenance works.
• Experience working on live highways and understanding health and safety.
• Punctuality and reliable attendance essential for efficient work.

Responsibilities

• Apply tarmacking and kerbing skills for highway maintenance.
• Carry out routine and reactive maintenance on highways.
• Set up and remove temporary traffic management systems.

Skills

Tarmacking

Kerbing

Health and safety compliance

Team collaboration

Driving 7.5t vehicles

Tools

Rollers

Breakers

Compactors

Job description

Overview

You will be working alongside other highway operatives, street lighting operatives and gully crews delivering highways functions and delivery of schemes. The service is responsible for keeping the highway safe for all road users. The role also comes with generous pension and annual leave provision with local government benefits and potential for overtime.

Key Responsibilities

• Apply tarmacking and kerbing skills as part of a frontline highway team.
• Carry out routine and reactive maintenance on highways including pothole repairs, kerbing, and drainage.
• Use up‑to‑date machinery and tools such as rollers, breakers and compactors.
• Set up and remove temporary traffic management systems in accordance with safety regulations.
• Complete job records and report defects using handheld devices or paperwork.
• Work collaboratively with team members and supervisors to deliver high‑quality services.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Extensive experience in laying tarmac and kerbing for schemes and/or large repair and maintenance works.
• Worked on live highway and understand health and safety requirements.
• Commitment to continuous development and ability to work effectively within a diverse team.
• Punctuality and reliable attendance to ensure daily work can be undertaken efficiently.

Additional Requirements

• Ability to drive 7.5 t vehicles as part of the role.
• Some weekend working and out‑of‑hours call‑outs on a rota may be required; overtime will be paid.

Working Hours

Fixed hours 8 am–4 pm. Over‑time and out‑of‑hours work may be required.