Highways Operatives

Driver Hire Torbay; Highweek; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Immediate starts available

Pay uplifts for antisocial hours

HGV licence uplift

Job summary

Driver Hire Torbay is hiring Highways Operatives for immediate start across the South West. This practical, outdoor site role suits those entering construction or highways and who enjoy working as part of a team.

No extensive experience is required; a positive attitude and reliability are valued. A manual driving licence and access to your own vehicle are essential, with travel between depots and sites and occasional home stays when required.

Qualifications

• Manual driving licence is required.
• Access to own vehicle and comfortable driving vans.
• Reliable, punctual and willing to learn.
• Happy with practical outdoor work and travel between sites.

Responsibilities

• Learning practical highways surface work and site-based operative duties.
• Working as part of a crew under the direction of a supervisor.
• Carrying out hands-on outdoor work safely and efficiently.
• Travelling to different work locations across the South West.
• Staying away from home occasionally when required.
• Driving company vans as part of the role when needed.
• Following site rules, safety procedures and company standards.
• Working professionally as part of a team.

Skills

Manual driving licence

Job description

We have a number of Highways Operative jobs available now for immediate start positions for reliable candidates looking for practical site work across the South West.

This role will suit people who are looking to start a career in the highways industry or continue developing their current experience in construction, highways, labouring, traffic management, utilities or outdoor site work.

You do not need years of experience. A positive attitude, reliability and willingness to learn are more important than formal qualifications.

Location

South West

You will work from our client's depot before travelling to different sites across the region.

Due to the depot location and limited public transport, you must have a manual driving licence and access to your own vehicle.

Salary

• Starting pay from £14.44 per hour
• Additional pay uplifts are available for antisocial hours and HGV licence holders.
• A working-away-from-home allowance is also available when required.

Key Responsibilities

• Learning practical highways surface work and site-based operative duties
• Working as part of a crew under the direction of a supervisor
• Carrying out hands-on outdoor work safely and efficiently
• Travelling to different work locations across the South West
• Staying away from home occasionally when required
• Driving company vans as part of the role when needed
• Following site rules, safety procedures and company standards
• Working professionally as part of a team

Qualifications

Essential

• Manual driving licence
• Access to your own vehicle
• Comfortable driving vans
• Reliable, punctual and willing to learn
• Happy with practical outdoor work
• Comfortable travelling to different sites
• Able to stay away from home occasionally
• Able to pass drug and alcohol tests before and during employment

Desirable

• CSCS card
• Previous experience in highways, construction, labouring, traffic management, utilities or outdoor site work
• HGV licence

Benefits

• Immediate starts available
• Starting pay from £14.44 per hour
• Pay uplifts for antisocial hours
• Additional uplift for HGV licence holders