Job Title: Roadworker
Job Type: Temporary
Location: Tyne and wear
Pay Rate: £14.60 per hour
Hours: 37 hours per week
Working Pattern: Monday to Friday, 07:30 - 16:00
Contract Dates: 8 June 2026 - 24 July 2026
About the Role
We are looking for a reliable and hardworking Roadworker to join our highways and maintenance team. This role involves carrying out general road and street maintenance duties to help keep roads, pavements, and public areas safe and well maintained.
Main Duties
- Assisting with pothole and road surface repairs
- Laying tarmac, paving, and kerbing
- Setting up road signs, cones, and safety barriers
- Clearing drains and maintaining roadside areas
- Operating hand tools and small equipment
- Working as part of a team on highways maintenance projects
- Maintaining a safe and tidy working environment
Requirements
- Good level of physical fitness
- Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions
- Reliable with good timekeeping
- Able to follow health and safety procedures
- Previous labouring, construction, or highways experience is desirable but not essential
