Trainee Reinstatement Operative — Learn Hands-On Road Repair

Go Traffic Management Limited; Preston; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Network Plus is recruiting a Trainee Reinstatement Operative to join their Preston team. You will learn to reinstate roads and surfaces after utility works, under supervision, developing practical trade skills on site.

The role requires reliability, punctuality and a willingness to learn, with a full UK driving licence essential. You will work as part of a team, ensuring safe site setup and high‑quality reinstatement for local communities.

Qualifications

• Enjoy practical, outdoor work in all weathers.
• Reliable, punctual and willing to learn.
• Safety seriously and can follow instructions carefully.
• Pride in your work and communicates clearly.
• Full UK driving licence is essential.

Responsibilities

• Learning how to safely reinstate roads, footpaths and other surfaces after utility works.
• Preparing work areas, mixing and laying materials, compacting surfaces and completing finished reinstatement work.
• Supporting safe site set‑up, including signing, guarding and keeping work areas tidy.
• Using hand tools, equipment and small plant safely under supervision.
• Working as part of a team to deliver high‑quality work for customers and local communities.

Skills

Reliability

Punctuality

Safety awareness

Teamwork

Clear communication

Driving license

Job description

Network Plus is recruiting a Trainee Reinstatement Operative to join their Preston team. You will learn to reinstate roads and surfaces after utility works, under supervision, developing practical trade skills on site.

The role requires reliability, punctuality and a willingness to learn, with a full UK driving licence essential. You will work as part of a team, ensuring safe site setup and high‑quality reinstatement for local communities.