Skilled Highway Worker in Newcastle upon Tyne

Capita is recruiting Skilled Highway Workers to support the delivery of highways and infrastructure works across North Tyneside. These roles are integral to the successful on-site delivery of civil engineering and highways projects, covering both maintenance and capital schemes across the local road network. Working as part of a site-based delivery team and reporting to a Site Manager, you will carry out a range of practical highways construction activities, contributing directly to the safe, efficient and high-quality completion of works. These roles are offered on a fixed-term basis, aligned to current contract requirements.

What you’ll be doing:

• Carrying out a range of highways construction activities including excavation, kerb laying, paving, drainage, concreting, asphalt works and block paving
• Working from construction drawings, specifications and utility plans
• Supporting setting out activities and working to line and level
• Locating and exposing underground services in line with safe systems of work
• Using a variety of small plant, tools and equipment safely and effectively
• Completing daily site and plant checks and recording findings
• Supporting and guiding less experienced operatives, labourers or apprentices where required
• Liaising with site management to manage materials and deliveries
• Adhering to health, safety and environmental standards at all times

What we’re looking for:

Essential skills and experience:

• Previous experience working in a construction or highways environment
• A valid CSCS card
• NRSWA Operative accreditation
• A full UK driving licence
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team and follow on-site instruction
• A strong commitment to health and safety

Highways experience is preferred, but candidates from other construction, utilities or infrastructure backgrounds (e.g. gas, water, power) are also encouraged to apply.

Desirable experience:

• Highways construction experience
• NVQ Level 2 in General Construction (or similar)
• Plant tickets (e.g. NPORS or equivalent – excavator, dumper, roller)
• First Aid, Manual Handling, CAT & Genny or Confined Space training

About Capita:

Capita is an outsourcer, helping clients across the public and private sectors run complex business processes more efficiently, creating better consumer experiences. Operating across 8 countries, Capita’s 41,000 colleagues support primarily UK and European clients with people-based services underpinned by market-leading technology.

What’s in it for you?

• A competitive basic salary
• 23 days’ holiday (rising to 27) with the opportunity to buy extra leave
• The opportunity to take a paid day out of the office, volunteering for our charity partners or a cause of your choice
• Auto-enrolment to our company pension, life assurance, a cycle2work scheme, 15 weeks’ fully paid maternity, adoption and shared parental leave, paternity pay of two weeks and plenty more
• Voluntary benefits designed to suit your lifestyle – from discounts on retail and socialising, to health & wellbeing, travel and technology
• Access to our Employee Network Groups, which represent every strand of diversity and allow colleagues to connect and learn from each other on an open, inclusive platform
• You’ll get the chance to follow your chosen career path anywhere in Capita.
• You’ll be joining a network of experienced, innovative and dedicated individuals across multiple disciplines and sectors.
• There are countless opportunities to learn new skills and develop in your career, and we’ll provide the support you need to do just that.

Our purpose is to create a better outcome for you.

How to apply:

Choose ‘Apply now’ to fill out our short application, so that we can find out more about you.

Equal opportunities:

At Capita, we’re committed to providing an inclusive, barrier-free recruitment process and working environment for everyone. We want everyone to have the best chance of succeeding as they move through their application and start their career with us. We are an equal opportunity and Disability Confident employer, we want to hear from you if you’d like to discuss any adjustments you might need during your recruitment process.

Please email reasonableadjustments@capita.com or call 07784 237318 and we’ll get back to you to discuss. For more information about equal opportunities and the types of adjustments we can offer, please visit the Capita Careers website.