One Team One Vision
To Raise the threshold of excellence in highway maintenance and inspire our clients and suppliers to be as passionate about safety and social value as we are.
- PASSIONATE– We are passionate about the work we do. We are committed to delivering high performance through the continual development of our people and our processes.
- RESPONSIVE– We respond quickly and efficiently to the needs of our customers, partners and colleagues and the unique demands of each task.
- INNOVATIVE -We continually look for better ways to do things. We’re not afraid of a challenge and we take the lead in proposing innovative and practical solutions.
- TRUSTWORTHY– Our long-standing relationships with our customers, partners and colleagues are built on trust. We can be relied on to be honest and direct and do what we say we will do.
- RESPECTFUL– We treat others as we would hope to be treated ourselves. We believe through respecting each
Job Purpose
The purpose of a Highways Operative is to contribute to the execution of road maintenance, construction, and repair. This will involve working as part of a team, following directions from Supervisors, and ensuring compliance with site regulations and safety polices.
The role holder must be flexible and able to work away from home when required, undertake duties at night and on weekends when necessary.
Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities
Essential Duties and Responsibilities – but not limited to
- Receive initial shift briefings.
- Installing kerbs and edgings
- Flagging and trenching
- Handling drainage tasks at various depths
- Managing ducting and cabinet site set ups.
- Conducting cabling work
- Performing earthworks
- Proficient in interpreting plans and drawings
- Concreting
- Constructing steps
- Ensuring accurate installation of works according to specified details and requirements.
Experience and Qualifications
- NPORS / CPCS training in Excavators/Dupers/Rollers
- CSCS Operative Card
- Cat & Genny
- Roller & Dumper
- Safe excavation techniques
- 1 day First Aid
Carnell Benefits
- Generous holiday allowance
- Pension Scheme
- Referral Scheme
- Death in Service
- Access to online rewards platform
- Group Income Protection
- Company Vehicle (per gang), fuel card and PPE provided.
- Additional night shift allowance
- Working away allowance
Personal attributes | Team Player |
Specific job skills | Full UK Driving License |
Experience | Previous experience in a similar role on high-speed roads/civil engineering environment |
Education and/or qualifications | CSCS Card Cat & Genny First Aid |
Carnell is committed to a diverse, inclusive workforce, offering equal opportunity to all. We create an environment where difference is embraced and individuals flourish.
We value passionate, responsive, innovative, trustworthy, and respectful people. These behaviours are embedded across the company, they guide us in all actions both on site and in the office.
We are committed to ensuring the health and wellbeing of all our employees; not only ensuring that everybody goes home safely but also giving all a good work life balance.
