Highway Maintenance Operative

Highway Maintenance Operative (050626) Guildford, England

Salary: GBP
14 - GBP
21 per hour + holiday pay, pension, sick pay, training

My client has secured a prestigious 10+ year contract to maintain Surrey’s Highways
, and they are now looking to grow their team with skilled and dedicated Highway Maintenance Operatives
.

• Full-time, permanent role
• Sick pay
• Death in service cover
• Ongoing training and professional development

As a Highway Maintenance Operative, you’ll be working across Surrey to ensure the safety and upkeep of highways and roads. Your day‑to‑day tasks will include:

• Patching potholes and resurfacing works
• Drainage repairs and maintenance
• Responsive/reactive roadworks
• Structural road and footpath repairs
• Kerbing, white works, and verge reinstatement
• Operating machinery such as rollers, compactors, and pneumatic tools
• Installing and repairing ironwork, kerbs, and drainage systems
• Preparing and reinstating excavation areas with materials like tarmac, asphalt, or concrete
• Identifying underground utilities and working safely around them

We’re seeking individuals with hands‑on experience in highway maintenance
, particularly in the following areas:

• Drainage
• Patching
• Responsive repair works

• NRSWA Operatives Units 1–9
• NHSS 12AB or 12D
• HGV Class 2 (Category
  
  C) license (desirable)

A full UK manual driving licence is essential for all applicants.

• Previous experience in highway maintenance or traffic management
• Familiarity with road safety and reinstatement standards
• Confidence operating plant, tools, and equipment
• Strong attention to detail and a proactive work ethic
• Good communication skills and a team‑first attitude

This is more than just a job—it’s a long‑term opportunity to become part of a respected team delivering essential work for the Surrey community. You’ll be supported with training, enjoy strong job security, and work in a team that values safety, quality, and growth.