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Exciting Opportunity for a Highway Operative in North Lincolnshire
An excellent opportunity has arisen for a delivery-focused Highway Operative to join my client's established Highways & Transport team on a contract basis, supporting essential highway maintenance activities across North Lincs.
The successful applicant will form part of a hands-on team responsible for keeping the local highway network safe and operational through effective maintenance, repair, and emergency response works.
The main duties of the Highway Operative are:
路Erect and remove traffic management systems in line with the Safety at Streetworks and Roadworks Code of Practice.
路Drive highway vehicles and tippers, subject to the relevant licence, training, and competency.
路Operate powered tools and plant including breakers, compactors, cutters, rollers, and other specialist machinery.
路Mix, lay, level, and compact bituminous materials, concrete, mortar, and associated surfacing products.
路Lay and fix kerbs, slabs, blocks, and setts in accordance with specifications.
路Install, repair, and dismantle highway furniture such as signs, guardrails, fencing, and nameplates.
路Reconstruct inspection chambers and adjust drainage features like road gullies and manholes.
路Complete accurate records including time sheets, work logs, and vehicle inspection forms.
路Provide emergency response for incidents such as flooding, winter gritting, road traffic accidents, and civil emergencies.
路Work in accordance with company SHEQ standards and procedures aligned with ISO 9001, 14001, and 18001.
路Perform all duties in compliance with local authority policies and procedures.
路Undertake other relevant duties appropriate to the role as required.
The Highway Operative will have key experience in:
路Working in outdoor and physically demanding construction environments.
路Operating hand tools, plant, and equipment with due regard to safety and quality.
路Adhering to safe systems of work, including risk assessments and method statements.
路Self-managing workloads and demonstrating flexibility in work approach.
路Responding to out-of-hours emergencies as part of a standby rota.
路Driving Category C vehicles and ideally holding a Driver CPC Qualification.
路Maintaining detailed and accurate work records.
路Preferably holding a City & Guilds Streetworks Operative accreditation or Chapter 8 training.
路A willingness to engage in structured training, mentoring, and career progression pathways.
路Understanding of COSHH regulations, construction site safety, and environmental standards.
For more details and to apply for the role, please call James Allbon at Carrington West on (phone number removed) or email (url removed).
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FOOTNOTE:
If you feel that you are right for this role technically, but the salary, location, or seniority does not suit you specifically, please still feel free to send us your CV. We constantly recruit for similar roles at all levels across the UK. We are always keen to chat with you discreetly about your employment situation.
Even if you are happy in your current role for now, we always welcome calls from Highways, Street Lighting & Infrastructure professionals looking to explore future opportunities. Our specialist team has over 40 years of combined experience in this market. Please contact James Allbon at Carrington West on (phone number removed) for more information.
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