Site Operative / Driver – Exeter

RGB; Exeter; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

RGB in Exeter is seeking a Site Operative / Driver for a temporary assignment. The role involves driving from the Exeter depot to sites across Devon, placing No Parking cones and setting up signs, barriers and cones for repairs. Training will be provided for Streetworks, and no prior Streetworks ticket is required.

The job is based in Exeter with a 1pm/2pm–9pm schedule on a flexible basis, and demands physical work including heavy lifting and outdoor duties.

Qualifications

• Full UK driving licence required.
• Physically fit and comfortable with heavy lifting.
• Willing to work outdoors and across Devon.
• Streetworks training provided; no prior Streetworks experience required.

Responsibilities

• Drive from Exeter base to sites across Devon.
• Place No Parking cones ahead of repairs.
• Set up and collect signs, barriers and cones.
• Assist with backfilling when required.
• Support safe and efficient site operations.
• Regular manual handling and heavy lifting.

Skills

Full UK driving licence

Job description

This temporary Site Operative / Driver – Exeter role with RGB supports clean water repair works throughout Devon, starting as soon as possible.

Based in Exeter, the position runs from 1pm or 2pm until 9pm on a flexible schedule, paying £17.79 per hour via umbrella PAYE.

Duties include driving from the Exeter depot to sites across the county, placing No Parking cones before repairs, setting up and collecting signs, barriers and cones, plus assisting with backfilling.

Regular manual handling and heavy lifting form part of daily tasks.

Candidates need a full UK driving licence and a hands‑on approach. Streetworks training is provided, so prior experience is not essential.

The Role

• Driving from the Exeter base to sites across Devon
• Placing “No Parking” cones ahead of repair works
• Setting up and collecting signs, barriers and cones
• Assisting with backfilling when required
• Supporting safe and efficient site operations
• Regular manual handling and heavy lifting

What We Need

• Full UK driving licence – essential
• Happy driving across Devon
• Physically fit and comfortable with heavy lifting
• Reliable with a good work ethic
• Comfortable working outdoors
• Previous site, construction, utilities or highways experience beneficial but not essential

No Streetworks ticket - No problem – training will be provided.

A great opportunity to gain Streetworks qualifications while getting hands‑on experience within the utilities sector.

Interested