8 highways operative jobs found

Location: Leicestershire (Whetstone, Mountsorrel & County Hall) Rate: £22-£25 per hour (PAYE) Contract: Initial 6-month contract with the potential for extension due to ongoing workload Exciting Opportunity for a Waste Operations Manager in Leicestershire This role will play a key part in supporting the delivery of waste operations across Leicestershire County Council's Household Waste Recycling Centres (HWRCs) and Waste Transfer Stations (WTS). The successful candidate will be responsible for managing operational teams across multiple waste sites, ensuring safe, compliant, and efficient service delivery. This is a hands-on management role, requiring regular travel between sites and strong experience managing operatives, supervisors, and waste operations teams. The role will be primarily field based, with travel required across Whetstone RHWS & WTS, Mountsorrel RHWS, and County Hall. There may be some flexibility for occasional home working. The main duties of the...

Location: North Yorkshire Rate: £17-£18 per hour (PAYE) Contract: Initial 2-month contract  Exciting Opportunity for a Road Marking Specialist in North Yorkshire This role will play a key part in supporting the delivery of highway maintenance and improvement works across the network. The successful candidate will be responsible for delivering high-quality road marking and surface marking activities safely and efficiently, ensuring all works are completed to the required standards, specifications, and health and safety requirements. The role will involve operating specialist road marking vehicles and equipment, applying permanent and temporary markings, and supporting wider highway operations including temporary traffic management and winter maintenance activities. The main duties of the Road Marking Specialist include: · Applying permanent and temporary road markings using thermoplastic and paint materials in line with highway specifications. · Operating road marking...

Job Description: Assistant Site Manager (Civils) - Cambridge Location: Cambridge Duration: 14 Weeks We are seeking an Assistant Site Manager with a strong Civil Engineering background to support the delivery of a new EV Charging Hub project in Cambridge. Working alongside the Site Manager, you will assist with the day-to-day management of site activities, ensuring works are completed safely, on programme, and to the required quality standards. Key Responsibilities: * Assist in the coordination and supervision of subcontractors and site operatives. * Monitor health & safety compliance and promote best practice on site. * Support the delivery of civils works including groundworks, drainage, ducting, utilities, and associated infrastructure. * Conduct site inspections, toolbox talks, and daily briefings. * Ensure project programmes are maintained and report on progress. * Liaise with clients, suppliers, and project stakeholders as required. * Maintain site...

Delivery Driver II (Class C & ADR) Location: Loughborough (Bishop Meadow Road) Pay Rate: £16.00 per hour (Salary Equivalent £30,000 per annum) Overtime: Paid at 1.5x (Average 8-10 hours available per week) Daily Perk: £5.60 daily lunch allowance Contract: 6-Month Initial Contract (Full-Time, 40.5 hours/week) Shift Pattern: Days (Monday - Friday, approx. 04:00 - 14:00) About the Role Randstad is currently recruiting for a professional, customer-focused Delivery Driver II to join a global manufacturing leader at their Loughborough site. In this role, you will be responsible for the safe delivery and collection of goods to and from customer and supplier premises. Operating in full compliance with transport regulations, you will manage multi-drop delivery routes, handle hazardous substances safely, and act as a professional representative of the business. Key Responsibilities Transport company goods and hazardous materials to and from designated locations safely and on...

Job Title: Highways Supervisor Location: Cambridge Salary: £350 per day Role Highlights & Packages: £350 per day Long-term freelance contract Start date: Mid August Major highways infrastructure project Opportunity to work with a leading civil engineering contractor Role Overview: We are looking for an experienced Highways Supervisor to join a long-term highways project in Cambridge. You will be responsible for supervising daily site operations, coordinating site teams and subcontractors, and ensuring works are completed safely, efficiently, and to the required quality standards. Key Requirements: Previous experience as a Highways Supervisor Strong background in highways or civil engineering projects Excellent knowledge of health, safety, and quality procedures Experience managing site teams and subcontractors SSSTS or SMSTS qualification CSCS Card and First Aid qualification preferred Responsibilities: Supervise day-to-day site activities Coordinate...

Job Title: Highways Supervisor Location: Warrington Salary: £350 per day Role Highlights & Packages: £350 per day Long-term freelance contract Start Date: 17/08/2026 Major highways infrastructure project Opportunity to work with a leading civil engineering contractor Role Overview: We are looking for an experienced Highways Supervisor to join a long-term highways project in Warrington. You will be responsible for supervising day-to-day site operations, coordinating site teams and subcontractors, and ensuring works are completed safely, efficiently, and to the required quality standards. Key Requirements: Previous experience as a Highways Supervisor Strong background in highways or civil engineering projects Excellent knowledge of health, safety, and quality procedures Experience managing site teams and subcontractors SSSTS or SMSTS qualification CSCS Card and First Aid qualification preferred Responsibilities: Supervise day-to-day site activities Coordinate...

Job Title: Surfacing Supervisor Location: Lincoln Salary: Competitive Day Rate (DOE) Role Highlights & Packages: Freelance contract 3-month duration Start Date: 17/08/2026 Highways surfacing project Opportunity to work with a leading civil engineering contractor Role Overview: We are looking for an experienced Surfacing Supervisor to oversee a highways surfacing project in Lincoln. You will be responsible for supervising day-to-day surfacing operations, coordinating site teams and subcontractors, and ensuring works are completed safely, efficiently, and to the required quality standards. Key Requirements: Previous experience as a Surfacing Supervisor Strong background in highways surfacing projects Excellent knowledge of health, safety, and quality procedures Experience managing surfacing gangs and subcontractors SSSTS or SMSTS qualification CSCS Card and First Aid qualification preferred Responsibilities: Supervise day-to-day surfacing operations Coordinate...

Our client, an esteemed authority in the highways sector, is currently seeking a dedicated Street Works Manager for a contract position. This role involves managing and coordinating street works and highway activities to ensure minimal disruption and compliance with statutory requirements. Job Purpose: To lead, manage, plan, control and co-ordinate the execution of the Council's duties under the New Roads and Street Works Act 1991 (NRSWA) and the Traffic Management Act 2004 (TMA), ensuring the effective regulation and co-ordination of street works and highway activities across the borough. To support the Head of Highways Management in delivering a planned, co-ordinated and efficient approach to the management of street works, minimising disruption, congestion and impact on the highway network while ensuring statutory compliance and the safe operation of the borough's roads. Values: Collaborate proactively. Lead inclusively. Embrace change. Be bold and curious. Celebrate and...