Highways Operative: Kerb, Drainage & Patching

VolkerWessels; Bristol; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Competitive annual leave + birthdayDay

Option to buy additional annual leave

Private medical care

Pension

Life Assurance

Cycle to Work scheme

Shopping vouchers & discounts

Training and development opportunities

Family friendly policies

Flexible working opportunities

Employee Assistance programme

Mental health & wellbeing support

24/7 Virtual GP service

Job summary

VolkerHighways is seeking a proactive Highways Operative to join the Bristol-based team. The role involves carrying out a range of highways maintenance tasks, operating plant and equipment, and supporting out-of-hours winter duties.

You will work with direct labour and subcontractors to meet targets while upholding safety and quality standards. Experience in highways or civils is preferred; CSCS and SWQR are required, with a full UK driving licence.

Qualifications

• Experience in highways maintenance, construction or general civils.
• CSCS card.
• NRSWA or Street Works Qualification Register (SWQR).
• Confident operating plant and tools.
• Strong team player with a positive, reliable work ethic.
• Comfortable working outdoors in all weather conditions.
• Full UK driving licence (HGV desirable).
• Willingness to undertake training and development (e.g. NRSWA, CSCS).

Responsibilities

• Carry out highways maintenance tasks: kerb laying, footway works, drainage, asphalt and patching, general civils and groundworks.
• Operate mechanical plant and machinery (training and certification where required).
• Support emergency call-out and winter maintenance as part of an out-of-hours rota.
• Collaborate with direct labour and subcontractors to hit daily/weekly targets.
• Ensure work is delivered safely and to VolkerHighways quality standards.
• Maintain tools, equipment and vehicles in a safe, clean, and serviceable condition.

Skills

Team player

Outdoor work

Plant & tools operation

Willingness to train

Driver's licence (UK)

Tools

Plant & machinery

Job description

VolkerHighways is seeking a proactive Highways Operative to join the Bristol-based team. The role involves carrying out a range of highways maintenance tasks, operating plant and equipment, and supporting out-of-hours winter duties.

You will work with direct labour and subcontractors to meet targets while upholding safety and quality standards. Experience in highways or civils is preferred; CSCS and SWQR are required, with a full UK driving licence.