Highways Operative

CRA Group Recruitment And Payroll Ltd

Job Location:

Monmouthshire - UK

Monthly Salary: £ 17 - 17

Experience Required: 1-3years

Posted on: 12 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

6 months contract with a Local Authority

Job Summary:

Work as part of a professional highways maintenance team to ensure safe reliable and high-quality highways across South East Wales.

Undertake a range of general highway maintenance duties including potholing drainage fencing grass cutting and other associated works.

Operate small plant and tools safely maintain work records and support the team in achieving service standards.

Work under supervision follow health & safety regulations and assist with winter maintenance and standby rota duties when required.

Key Duties/Accountabilities (Sample):

Undertake potholing general drainage maintenance and minor highway repairs.

Perform grass cutting litter picking and general cleaning of highway areas.

Operate bituminous materials carry out basic masonry and paving work.

Install and repair fencing road signage and other minor structures.

Operate small plant and tools including rollers compactors disc cutters and wheeled loading shovels.

Carry out basic setting out of work and work to precise levels.

Always follow health and safety legislation and Council policies.

Maintain accurate work records and complete basic electronic reporting.

Participate in winter maintenance duties and standby rota when required.

Provide direction and support to other operatives where necessary.

Identify unsafe work practices or equipment and report them to the supervisor.

Work collaboratively as part of a team to meet service standards.

Follow instructions from supervisors and work independently when required.

Ensure high standards of service delivery and courteous interaction with the public.

Support continuous improvement by providing feedback and suggestions for better practices.

Skills/Experience:

Experience in general highway maintenance or similar physical outdoor work.

Ability to operate small construction plant and equipment safely (rollers compactors breakers disc cutters).

Ability to carry out heavy physical manual duties for prolonged periods.

Basic literacy and numeracy to maintain work records.

Knowledge of health & safety practices and willingness to use personal protective equipment (PPE).

Ability to work as part of a team and take instructions from supervisors.

Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

Basic understanding of equal opportunities and courteous behaviour towards colleagues and the public.

Willingness to undertake training to expand skills and knowledge.

Experience in basic masonry paving fencing and drainage work is desirable.

Additional Information:

The closing date: 23/01/2026.

Temporary role (26 weeks) 37 hours per week.

Work location: Malpas Wilcrick and Llanfoist Depots (may change; no relocation allowance).

Required Skills:

Experience in general highway maintenance or similar physical outdoor work. Ability to operate small construction plant and equipment safely (rollers compactors breakers disc cutters). Ability to carry out heavy physical manual duties for prolonged periods. Basic literacy and numeracy to maintain work records. Knowledge of health & safety practices and willingness to use personal protective equipment (PPE). Ability to work as part of a team and take instructions from supervisors. Ability to work independently with minimal supervision. Basic understanding of equal opportunities and courteous behaviour towards colleagues and the public. Willingness to undertake training to expand skills and knowledge. Experience in basic masonry paving fencing and drainage work is desirable.

6 months contract with a Local Authority Job Summary: Work as part of a professional highways maintenance team to ensure safe reliable and high-quality highways across South East Wales. Undertake a range of general highway maintenance duties including potholing drainage fencing grass cutting and oth...