Road Maintenance Operative

Equation Recruitment; England; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Road Maintenance Operative in the United Kingdom. Join a skilled team dedicated to maintaining local highways and roads, ensuring safety and efficiency in essential roadworks. Candidates should have experience in construction, a valid UK driving licence, and be comfortable working outdoors. This role offers a salary up to £34k, along with career progression and various perks.

Benefits

Pension and life assurance scheme

Free on-site parking

Cycle to Work Scheme

Professional driver training

Ongoing learning opportunities

Employee Assistance Programme

Local gym and swimming pool discounts

Qualifications

• Experience in highways or general construction work is essential.
• CSCS or equivalent qualification is required.
• A full UK driving licence is necessary with a clean record.

Responsibilities

• Carry out highway and road maintenance work to a high standard.
• Operate vehicles and machinery safely and according to procedures.
• Complete daily vehicle checks and risk assessments.
• Install and maintain signage and safety barriers.
• Support emergency call-outs as required.

Skills

Experience in highways, road, or general construction work

CSCS, NPORS, or equivalent qualification

Full UK driving licence

Comfortable working outdoors in all weather conditions

Willingness to undertake additional training

Confident using mobile or app-based reporting systems

Job description

Overview

RoadMaintenanceOperative

To 34k DOE

Hours: 39 per week, Monday to Friday

Are you an experienced highways or construction operative looking to build a long-term career with a company that values its people and invests in their growth?

Equation Recruitment is recruiting on behalf of a respected environmental and highways maintenance organisation that plays a vital role in keeping North Somerset moving. You’ll be part of a skilled and supportive team maintaining over 1,100 km of local highways and roads—delivering essential work that truly makes a difference to the community.

About the Role

the Road Maintenance Operative;

Working as part of a small team, you’ll carry out essential highway and road maintenance including kerbing, tarmac patching, fencing, drainage, signage, and winter maintenance operations. You’ll operate plant and equipment, complete site checks, and ensure all work is carried out safely and efficiently.

Key Responsibilities

• Undertake reactive and planned highway and road maintenance work to a high standard.
• Operate vehicles, tools, and machinery in line with safety procedures.
• Complete daily vehicle checks and on-site risk assessments.
• Install and maintain signage, lighting, and safety barriers.
• Support emergency and winter call-outs as part of the standby rota.
• Maintain and care for vehicles and equipment.

About You

• Experience in highways, road, or general construction work.
• CSCS, NPORS, or equivalent qualification (NRSWA preferred).
• Full UK driving licence with no more than six penalty points.
• Flexible approach and comfortable working outdoors in all weather conditions.
• Willingness to undertake additional training and upskill.
• Confident using mobile or app-based reporting systems.

What’s on Offer

• To 34k (depending on experience)
• Pension and life assurance scheme
• Free on-site parking
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Professional driver training via in-house academy
• Ongoing learning and career progression opportunities
• Employee Assistance Programme (mental health support)
• Local gym and swimming pool discounts

If you’re a proactive, hands-on team player who takes pride in quality workmanship, this is a brilliant opportunity to join a secure, community-focused organisation that invests in your development and future.