Belmont Recruitment are currently seeking a Highways Operative to work with a Local Authority on a temporary basis. This is a full-time role working 39 hours per week, Monday to Friday.
Overview:
The role holder will work with a busy team supporting highways maintenance, drainage, and workshop operations. The role involves working within a highways fitting shop environment, assisting fabricators and masons depending on workloads, and undertaking a variety of on-site maintenance tasks to ensure roads, pavements, and public spaces are kept to high standards.
Main Duties:
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Undertake highways maintenance, drainage, and minor construction tasks in line with council and safety standards
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Assist in workshop and fitting shop activities, supporting fabricators and masons as required
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Operate hand tools, plant, and equipment safely across different tasks
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Carry out inspections, repairs, and general maintenance duties on roads and public areas
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Follow health, safety, and environmental procedures at all times
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Respond to operational requests and ad-hoc tasks from supervisors or managers
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Maintain clear records of completed work and report any issues promptly
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Work collaboratively within a team, supporting colleagues across various tasks
Essential Criteria:
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Experience in highways maintenance, construction, facilities, or building services
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Ability to safely operate hand tools, plant machinery, and workshop equipment
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Understanding of health and safety requirements relevant to highways and construction work
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Ability to follow instructions and work effectively as part of a team
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Flexible approach to duties, including assisting fabricators and masons as workloads require
Desirable:
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Experience in local authority or council highways operations
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Knowledge of traffic management and safe working practices on live roads
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Understanding of materials and methods used in road maintenance
If your skills match the above criteria, please apply with your up-to-date CV
