Highway Operative

Highways Operative - Wanted!

Midlands & Nationwide Salary: DOE

Full-Time

Are you an experienced Highways Operative?

Regional Recruitment are recruiting for a Highways Operative / Senior Operative to join Highways East Midlands Ltd, a growing highways maintenance business. This is a site-based role requiring a strong work ethic, positive attitude, and the ability to work effectively as part of a wider site team. You will support the delivery of high-quality highways and surfacing works across Midlands and nationwide commercial projects, maintaining high standards of safety, quality, and efficiency.

What's on Offer:

• Competitive rates of pay
• Company vehicle (role dependent)
• Overtime

Qualifications Essential:

• Experience in highways or line marking
• Full UK Driving Licence
• CSCS Card
• NVQ Level 2 in Road Markings (Pavement Marking)

Desirable:

• SSSTS or SMSTS
• IPAF, PASMA or Lantra qualifications

Roles & Responsibilities

• Carrying out road and car park line marking works
• Applying thermoplastic and MMA products in line with project requirements
• Supporting car park refurbishment works
• Undertaking surface preparation and removal works
• Supporting surfacing and minor civils activities
• Working as part of a site team to deliver projects safely and efficiently
• Supporting traffic management activities where required
• Maintaining high standards of workmanship, safety, and site efficiency
• Working on nationwide commercial projects and travelling as required
• Using modern equipment and following company procedures
• Communicating effectively with colleagues, supervisors, and other site personnel
• Being willing to work overtime and night work when required
• Undertaking any other ad-hoc duties as directed by the company.

Requirements As a Highways Operative, you will also be expected to:

• Work reliably and professionally across a range of highways and commercial projects
• Maintain good communication and organisation throughout each project
• Take pride in the quality of your work and contribute positively to the wider site team
• A strong work ethic, positive attitude, and good communication and organisation skills

Health, Safety & Compliance All employees are required to:

• Comply with all employment legislation and relevant codes of good practice.
• Take reasonable care for their own health and safety and that of others in accordance with the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 and associated legislation.
• Co-operate fully with the company and colleagues to ensure statutory and safety requirements are always met.

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