Casual Out Of Hours Highway Operative

Description:

Casual Out of Hours Highway Operative

Location: Swindon
Contract Type: Casual / Seasonal
Service Area: Highways & Transport

Help Keep Swindon's Roads Safe

Are you an experienced highways, construction or groundworks operative looking for flexible, rewarding work?

We're seeking reliable and safety-focused individuals to join our Out of Hours Highway Operations team, supporting emergency highway maintenance and seasonal winter services across Swindon.

This is a hands-on role where you'll play a vital part in ensuring the safe passage of residents, visitors and road users, responding to emergencies, severe weather events and highway incidents outside normal working hours.

Working as part of a dedicated team, you'll help maintain the highway network through winter gritting, snow clearance, emergency repairs and traffic management activities.

What You'll Be Doing

Responding to out-of-hours highway callouts on a rota basis.
Supporting emergency highway maintenance and winter service operations.
Assisting with gritting, snow clearance and severe weather response activities.
Installing and removing traffic management, signage and barriers in line with Chapter 8 requirements.
Operating plant, machinery, powered hand tools and specialist equipment safely.
Following Risk Assessments and Method Statements (RAMS) at all times.
Maintaining accurate records, timesheets and material usage.
Ensuring vehicles, tools and equipment are kept clean, safe and serviceable.
Delivering work in accordance with Health & Safety legislation and company procedures.
Attending training, toolbox talks and site briefings as required.
Working collaboratively with colleagues, contractors and emergency services.

About You

You'll be an experienced highways or construction operative with a strong commitment to safety and teamwork.

You'll ideally have:

Experience in highway maintenance, civil engineering, construction or groundworks.
Knowledge of traffic management and safe working practices on the public highway.
Experience working with CAT and Genny equipment.
Confidence using plant, machinery and powered tools.
Awareness of asbestos and other site hazards.
The ability to remain calm and professional in emergency situations.
Good communication skills and a positive, team-focused approach.
Willingness to work outdoors in all weather conditions.

Essential Requirements

Full valid driving licence HGV class 2.
Streetworks Operative qualification.
Chapter 8 Traffic Signing, Lighting and Guarding certification.
CSCS Card.

Desirable Qualifications

First Aid certification.
Asbestos Awareness qualification.
First Responder training.

What We're Looking For

We're seeking individuals who:

Put health, safety and wellbeing first.
Can make sound decisions and assess risks effectively.
Work professionally with members of the public and partner organisations.
Take pride in delivering a high-quality service.
Demonstrate initiative and problem-solving skills.
Support colleagues and contribute positively to team success.

Working Environment

This role involves regular outdoor working in all weather conditions, including winter operations. You'll occasionally work in challenging environments, respond to emergency situations and interact with members of the public during potentially stressful circumstances.

Apply today and help keep Swindon's roads safe, whatever the weather.

Commercial Services Trading Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy