Highways Operative: Nights, Travel & Vehicle Provided

Carnell Group; Purston Jaglin; Remote; GBP 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Online rewards platform

Group income protection

Company vehicle (per gang), fuel card

Working away allowance

Job summary

Carnell Group is seeking a Highways Operative to join our site teams across the UK, based in Featherstone and travelling to various sites. The role involves night shifts and staying away from home when required.

You will perform diverse construction and maintenance tasks, including kerbs, ducting, cabling, earthworks, and reading plans, ensuring safety and quality across the highways network.

Qualifications

• Essential qualifications include NPORS/CPCS tickets for plant, CSCS card, and a valid First Aid certificate.
• A valid UK driving licence is required to travel between sites.
• Experience in highways or civil engineering environments is preferred.
• Ability to read plans and work safely to high standards.

Responsibilities

• Carry out construction and maintenance tasks (kerbs, edgings, flagging/trenching).
• Manage ducting and cabinet site setups; cabling and electrical ducting work.
• Perform earthworks, concreting, steps, and other structures; read/interpret plans.
• Ensure work meets standards and safety regulations; travel to sites; night shifts away from home.

Skills

Team player

Good communication skills

Professional, reliable, responsible

Able to follow instructions and work安全

Education

NPORS / CPCS (Excavators, Dumpers, Rollers)

CSCS Operative Card

1-day First Aid

Full UK Driving Licence

Tools

CAT & Genny

Safe excavation training

Job description

Carnell Group is seeking a Highways Operative to join our site teams across the UK, based in Featherstone and travelling to various sites. The role involves night shifts and staying away from home when required.

You will perform diverse construction and maintenance tasks, including kerbs, ducting, cabling, earthworks, and reading plans, ensuring safety and quality across the highways network.