At a Glance
- Tasks: Perform highways maintenance tasks like kerb laying, drainage repairs, and operate machinery.
- Company: VolkerHighways is a market leader in highways and street lighting maintenance contracts.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive salary, private medical care, and an extra day off on your birthday.
- Other info: Position based in Clutton, Bristol with mandatory drugs and alcohol screening.
- Why this job: Join a collaborative team focused on delivering high-quality infrastructure projects.
- Qualifications: Experience in highways maintenance preferred; CSCS card and NRSWA qualification required.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
VolkerHighways is a market leader in the delivery of highways and street lighting term maintenance contracts. We build strong collaborative relationships with our clients to drive improvements and efficiency in all our activities. We have the capability to deliver major surfacing and public realm infrastructure projects. Our specialist in-house traffic management division provides expert advice and support across the industry, whilst assisting with our own, in-house contracts. We are currently looking for a Highways Operative to join our Highways Term Maintenance Contract based out in our Clutton, Bristol office.
Responsibilities
- Carry out a variety of highways maintenance tasks including kerb laying and footway works.
- Drainage repairs and installation.
- Asphalt and patching works; general civils and groundworks.
- Operate mechanical plant and machinery (training and certification where required).
- Support emergency call-out and winter maintenance operations as part of an out-of-hours rota.
- Work collaboratively with direct labour and subcontract partners to achieve daily/weekly targets.
- Ensure all work is delivered safely, efficiently and in line with VolkerHighways' quality standards.
- Maintain tools, equipment and vehicles in a safe, clean and serviceable condition.
About you / Qualifications
- Experience in highways maintenance, construction or general civils (preferred but not essential).
- CSCS card and either NRSWA or Street Works Qualification Register (SWQR).
- Confident operating plant and tools.
- A strong team player with a positive and reliable work ethic.
- Comfortable working outdoors in all weather conditions.
- Full UK driving licence (HGV desirable but not essential).
- Willingness to undertake training and development (e.g. NRSWA, CSCS, winter duties).
If past experience doesn’t match every requirement, we still encourage you to apply. Drugs and alcohol screening is mandatory for all staff.
Benefits
- Competitive salary and benefits package.
- Competitive annual leave with an additional day off on your birthday.
- Option to buy additional annual leave.
- Private medical care; pension; life assurance.
- Cycle to Work scheme; shopping and restaurant vouchers, rewards, and discounts.
- Training and development opportunities with comprehensive skills-based training.
- Family-friendly policies including enhanced maternity benefit.
- Flexible working opportunities; Employee Assistance programme; mental, physical health and financial support.
- 24/7 Virtual GP service; fairness, inclusion and respect.
General Operative - Highways in Bristol employer: Career Choices Dewis Gyrfa Ltd
VolkerHighways offers a competitive benefits package including private medical care and flexible working opportunities. Located in Clutton, Bristol, the company values fairness, inclusion, and respect within its teams. Join a leading firm dedicated to improving efficiency in highways maintenance.
Contact Details:
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