We are working closely alongside a Local Authority in Monmouthshire to assist with the appointment of a Monmouthshire, on a 26-weeks contract, likely to be extended at clients discretion. Please apply with your CV for immediate consideration.

Rate of Pay: £13.69- £17.41 per hour

Summary:

Monmouthshire County Council is seeking a committed and physically capable Highways Operative to join its Highways Operations team. The role involves working as part of a professional crew responsible for maintaining the highway network across South East Wales to ensure safety and accessibility 24/7. The position requires carrying out a range of maintenance tasks including pothole repairs, drainage, fencing, and winter operations.

Responsibilities:

• Perform general highway maintenance duties including potholing, drainage, fencing, grass cutting, masonry, and litter picking.
• Operate construction equipment and tools (e.g., rollers, breakers, compactors, disc cutters, wheeled loading shovel).
• Conduct basic setting out and work to levels.
  
• Record work activity and safety assessments, possibly using electronic systems.
• Follow Health & Safety regulations, wear PPE, and report unsafe practices.
• Participate in winter maintenance duties and be available for standby/rota arrangements.
• Provide guidance to other operatives as needed.

Experience:

• Previous experience in highways or general outdoor maintenance operations is desirable.
• Experience in using construction plant and small tools is essential.
• Familiarity with health & safety procedures in manual or construction-based work settings.

Essentials:

• Ability to perform heavy physical manual work over long periods.
• Competence in operating highway maintenance equipment and tools.
• Understanding of health & safety responsibilities, including PPE usage.
• Basic IT skills or ability to use personal communication devices.
• Acceptance of Equal Opportunities and Council values.

Please note:

• You should be available to work immediately or at a short notice.

• You should have a right to work in U.K.

Disclaimer: Brackenberry Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. We are committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. Unless otherwise stated all of our roles are temporary, though assignments can be and often are, extended by clients on a longer term basis and can sometimes become permanent.

Important: We will interpret your application as being permission to submit your CV to this role (with the right to represent you) unless you advise us to the contrary. Your DBS must be either through us or be accompanied by a subscription to the DBS updating service

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