Highways Operative

Posted 09 May 2025
Salary Up to £14.36 per hour
LocationRugby
Job type Temporary
Discipline Construction
Reference23386

Job description

Highways Operative

Hourly rate: £14.36

Working hours: 37 Monday-Friday -flexibility to work overtime to meet specific demands.

Contract: 3 months with review for extension

Opus People Solutions are recruiting on behalf of Rugby Borough Council for a Highways Operative to join the Street Scene Team.

Suitable applicants will be able to demonstrate their skills along with knowledge and experience across a variety of groundworks and highways work, and will be able to maintain a high standard and at an acceptable pace to ensure the customer receives the best quality service.

This role will involve:

  • Excavation / drainage
  • Tarmacking (hot lay, asphalt/bitumen)
  • Construction of footpaths/steps
  • Groundwork
  • Installation of street furniture
  • Watercourse Clearance & maintenance

Basic IT skills will be required for this role although in house training will be provided.

Applicants are required to provide their own basic tools for this position and a full valid UK driving license is essential.

For more information, please apply now!