Out-of-Hours Highway Response Operative

Connect2Swindon; Cricklade; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Connect2Swindon are recruiting an Out Of Hours Call Out Operative for Swindon Council. This temporary role runs until April 2027 and sits within the Highways Operations team to keep the public safe on Swindon’s highway network after hours.

You will be based at Waterside Park Depot in Swindon, on-call with a rota, able to respond within 30 minutes, and perform emergency works, traffic management, and post-incident clean-up in all weather conditions.

Qualifications

• Must hold a full UK driving licence.
• Must hold a Street Works (NRSWA) qualification.
• Understanding of highway maintenance, civil engineering, or groundworks, including emergency make-safe works.

Responsibilities

• Be available for out-of-hours call-outs, including nights, weekends, and bank holidays, on a rota basis.
• Attend site within 30 minutes of being called out.
• Make the highway safe and complete emergency works to a safe standard.
• Lead a small gang on site and ensure work is completed safely and to a good standard.
• Keep tools, plant, and vehicles clean and in good working order.

Skills

Driving licence

NRSWA

Highway maintenance

Emergency response

Team leadership

Tools

CAT and Genny equipment

Job description

Connect2Swindon are recruiting an Out Of Hours Call Out Operative for Swindon Council. This temporary role runs until April 2027 and sits within the Highways Operations team to keep the public safe on Swindon’s highway network after hours.

You will be based at Waterside Park Depot in Swindon, on-call with a rota, able to respond within 30 minutes, and perform emergency works, traffic management, and post-incident clean-up in all weather conditions.