At a Glance
- Tasks: Join a hands-on team working on highways and road projects across the region.
- Company: Established highways contractor with a focus on safety and teamwork.
- Benefits: Earn up to £40,000 with overtime, training, and career progression.
- Other info: Flexible hours and opportunities for growth in a dynamic environment.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on your community while enjoying outdoor work.
- Qualifications: Experience in highways or construction is a plus; driving licence required.
Location: Ellesmere Port
Job Type: Permanent, full-time
Salary: OTE £30,000 to £40,000 per year
The Role
ZETEC Recruitment are working with an established highways contractor to recruit Highways Operatives to support ongoing work across the region. This is a hands-on role working on highways, roads and site-based projects. The position would suit someone with previous experience in highways maintenance, surfacing, traffic management, construction or a similar outdoor working environment. The role offers good earning potential through overtime, travel time and additional payments, along with opportunities for training and progression.
Key Responsibilities
- Carry out highways-related work across a range of sites
- Support surfacing, surface treatment and general highways activity where required
- Assist with the installation of road safety products, road marking, pothole repair and general highways maintenance
- Prepare work areas and help ensure jobs are completed safely and efficiently
- Follow site instructions, method statements and health and safety procedures
- Assist with traffic management, site set-up and road closures when required
- Operate tools, machinery and equipment safely
- Work as part of a team to complete projects to a good standard
- Travel to different sites as required
About You
- Previous experience in highways, surfacing, traffic management, road marking installation, pothole repair, construction or a similar environment would be beneficial
- Experience using highways machinery or site equipment would be an advantage
- Full UK manual driving licence is required
- Valid CSCS card
- Flexible approach to working hours, including overtime and weekends when required
- Comfortable working outdoors in a physically demanding role
- Reliable, safety-conscious and able to work well as part of a team
- Willing to travel to different sites depending on project requirements
Benefits
- Permanent position
- OTE £30,000 to £40,000 per year
- Overtime and additional earning potential
- Paid travel time where applicable
- Training and development opportunities
- Progression opportunities
- Company pension
- Uniform provided
- On-site parking
This is a great opportunity for an experienced Highways Operative looking for a permanent role with long-term earning potential and career development.
Highways Operative employer: Zetec Recruitment
Join a reputable highways contractor in Ellesmere Port, where you will be part of a dynamic team dedicated to maintaining and enhancing our roadways. We offer competitive earnings with opportunities for overtime, comprehensive training, and clear pathways for career progression, all within a supportive work culture that prioritises safety and teamwork. With on-site parking and a company pension, we ensure our employees are well taken care of while they contribute to vital infrastructure projects.
