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Highways Operative
Job Posted: 11 days ago
Salary: £ 18 - 27 / Hour
Job Type: Contract
Location: PR1, Preston, Lancashire
Expire in: 17 days
Job Description
Highways Operative / Skilled Roadworker
Lancashire County Council – Highways Service
Location: Various sites across Lancashire
Contract: Ongoing Contract
Hours: 9-hour shifts starting at 07:00 (Weekend and out-of-hours work may be required)
Rate: Competitive (Please submit your required rate)
Fox Morris Group are delighted to be supporting Lancashire County Council in recruiting experienced Highways Operatives / Skilled Roadworkers to support the delivery of the 2026/27 Highway Improvement Capital Programme.
This is an excellent opportunity to work on a variety of major highways projects, including road resurfacing, regeneration schemes, drainage improvements and public transport infrastructure.
Your Role
Working as part of the Countywide Projects Team, you will carry out a wide range of highway maintenance and civil engineering activities on live highway environments, ensuring all work is completed safely and to a high standard.
Key Responsibilities
* Carry out full footway and carriageway reconstruction works.
* Install kerbs, edgings, tactile paving, drainage pipes, gullies and chambers.
* Construct ducting and chambers.
* Lay bituminous materials and complete reinstatement works.
* Operate small plant including rollers, compactors, saws and breakers.
* Set out works accurately to line and level with minimal supervision.
* Lead a small gang or act as the lead operative on site when required.
* Maintain high standards of health & safety and workmanship at all times.
Essential Requirements
To be considered, candidates must have:
* Proven experience working on live highways or civil engineering projects.
* Experience carrying out footway and carriageway reconstruction.
* Experience laying drainage pipes, gullies and associated drainage systems.
* Ability to set out and work to line and level without close supervision.
* Good knowledge of Lancashire Specifications / Highway Standards.
* Valid NRSWA Street Works Operative Accreditation.
* Valid CSCS Card (minimum requirement).
* Experience leading a small gang or supervising works on siteBefore You Apply
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