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Highways Operative
Job Posted: 15 days ago
Salary: £ 16.31 - 16.31 / Hour
Job Type: Contract Temporary
Location: NE8, Gateshead, Tyne & Wear
Expire in: 13 days
Job Description
Belmont Recruitment are currently seeking a Highways Operative to work with a Local Authority on a temporary basis. This is a full-time role working 39 hours per week, Monday to Friday.
Overview:
The role holder will work with a busy team supporting highways maintenance, drainage, and workshop operations. The role involves working within a highways fitting shop environment, assisting fabricators and masons depending on workloads, and undertaking a variety of on-site maintenance tasks to ensure roads, pavements, and public spaces are kept to high standards.
Main Duties:
* Undertake highways maintenance, drainage, and minor construction tasks in line with council and safety standards
* Assist in workshop and fitting shop activities, supporting fabricators and masons as required
* Operate hand tools, plant, and equipment safely across different tasks
* Carry out inspections, repairs, and general maintenance duties on roads and public areas
* Follow health, safety, and environmental procedures at all times
* Respond to operational requests and ad-hoc tasks from supervisors or managers
* Maintain clear records of completed work and report any issues promptly
* Work collaboratively within a team, supporting colleagues across various tasks
Essential Criteria:
* Experience in highways maintenance, construction, facilities, or building services
* Ability to safely operate hand tools, plant machinery, and workshop equipment
* Understanding of health and safety requirements relevant to highways and construction work
* Ability to follow instructions and work effectively as part of a team
* Flexible approach to duties, including assisting fabricators and masons as workloads require
Desirable:
* Experience in local authority or council highways operations
* Knowledge of traffic management and safe working practices on live roads
* Understanding of materials and methods used in road maintenance
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