Skilled Roadworker

Ods; Oxford; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

LGPS pension

29 days annual leave (+ bank holidays)

Job summary

Ods in Oxford is seeking a frontline highways operative to maintain roads and communities. You’ll perform pothole repairs, kerb and slab work, tarmac surfacing, and drainage tasks as part of planned maintenance and resurfacing schemes.

You’ll also help with winter gritting and emergency responses on a rota. A full UK driving licence and prior highways experience are essential, with a competitive salary and LGPS pension on offer.

Qualifications

• Experience with highways maintenance and construction plant machinery.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Ability to work on rota-based emergency responses.

Responsibilities

• Carry out pothole repairs, kerb and slab laying, tarmac surfacing, and drainage works.
• Support large resurfacing schemes and winter gritting operations.
• Attend emergencies on a rota basis and ensure road safety.

Skills

Highways maintenance experience

Plant machinery operation

Full UK driving licence

Job description

Join our frontline team and help keep our roads safe and communities connected. You'll carry out a range of highways maintenance tasks including pothole repairs, kerb and slab laying, tarmac surfacing, and drainage works. The role also includes supporting large resurfacing schemes, winter gritting, and emergency response on a rota basis.

Experience with highways maintenance and construction plant machinery and a full UK driving licence are essential.

What do you get?

• A competitive salary and pension scheme (LGPS)
• 29 days of annual leave increasing to 33 days after 5 years plus bank holidays.

Closing date for applications: 06/11/2026