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Highway Operative- Exeter
Job Posted: 3 days ago
Salary: £ 10.5 - 12.5 / Hour
Job Type: Contract
Location: Exeter
Expire in: 25 days
Job Description
Job Vacancy: Highways Operative
Location: Exeter
Contract Type: Initial 3 month contract
Rate: £10.50-£12.50 p/hour
Our client is currently seeking a Highways Operative to support the delivery of drainage and vegetation maintenance works across East and Mid Devon. This is a hands-on role requiring practical skills, teamwork, and a strong understanding of highways operations.
Key Responsibilities:
·Carry out cyclical highways maintenance tasks including drainage cleansing and vegetation control.
·Maintain highway drainage ditches and easements to a high standard.
·Use strimmer's and hedge cutters to clear vegetation and ensure access to work areas.
·Accurately locate underground services before mechanical excavation begins.
·Deploy Chapter 8 compliant road signage for safe working environments.
·Drive company vehicles (up to 3.5t), ensuring all safety checks are completed.
·Operate small plant and equipment efficiently and safely.
·Record work completed using a tablet or digital system.
·Work as part of a team following a scheduled annual maintenance programme.
Essential Requirements:
·Valid CSCS card
·12D T1/T2 Traffic Management qualification
·Category C / Class 2 (Cat C) driving licence
Desirable Skills:
·Experience with small plant and vegetation clearance
·Good awareness of health & safety standards
·Previous highways or drainage maintenance experience
FOOTNOTE:
If you feel that you are right for this role technically, but the rate, location or seniority does not suit you specifically then please still feel free to send us your CV. We constantly recruit for roles very similar to this one at all levels UK Wide. We are always keen to chat with you discreetly about your employment situation.
Even if you are happy in your current role for now, we always welcome calls from Highways, Traffic & Transportation professionals keen to make their introductions for future months or years. Our specialist team has a combined 40+ years' experience in this market. Please call Charlie at Carrington West on (phone number removed) for more information.
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