Highways Operative
Job description
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We are currently looking for a Highways Operative. You will be working in Preston.
Monday - Friday
07:00am - 17:00pm
Term Contract - Ongoing
Pay rate - £14.82ph paye
Job Purpose
Supply of skilled roadworker operatives, Operative to be skilled in: -
• Laying of kerb and tactile materials
• Laying of drainage pipes and pots
• Installing chambers and ducts in footway
• Laying by hand of bituminous on footways and carriageway
• Operating and using small tools and mechanical equipment, e.g. ride-on roller, floor saw, Stihl saw, petrol breaker, vibrating plate compactor, various hand tools used in footway construction
Recruitment is done in line with safe recruitment practices. 4Recruitment Services is an equal opportunities employer.
To discuss this vacancy, please apply to the job with your updated CV
Key skills
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Application advice
5 AI-generated recommendations to maximise your chances.
⭐ Highlight your kerb laying and tactile materials experience prominently as these are core requirements
🔧 List specific equipment you've operated: ride-on roller, Stihl saw, petrol breaker, vibrating plate compactor
🛣️ Emphasise any drainage installation experience with pipes, pots, chambers and ducts
📋 Include any relevant certifications like CSCS card or plant operator tickets
💪 Mention your ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions and physical demands
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Add these 3 bullets under your most recent experience:
- •Laid 2,400 metres of kerb stones and tactile paving across 15 footway projects, completing installations 2 days ahead of schedule
- •Operated ride-on roller and vibrating plate compactor to achieve 98% compaction rates on bituminous surfaces across 8 carriageway sections
- •Installed 180 drainage chambers and 500 metres of ducting in footways, maintaining zero safety incidents over 12-month period
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Dear Hiring Manager,
I am writing to apply for the Highways Operative position with 4Recruitment Services in Preston. My hands-on experience with kerb laying, drainage installation, and operating equipment like ride-on rollers and Stihl saws makes me well-suited for this role.
My background in highways construction has equipped me with expertise in bituminous laying, chamber installation, and operating various mechanical equipment safely and efficiently. I understand the physical demands and safety requirements of roadwork operations.
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Interview questions
10 questions generated from this advert.
Technical
- ›How do you ensure proper gradient when laying kerb stones?
- ›What safety checks do you perform before operating a petrol breaker?
- ›Describe the process for laying bituminous material by hand
- ›How do you maintain vibrating plate compactors?
- ›What's the correct procedure for installing drainage chambers?
Behavioural
- ›Tell me about a time you had to work in challenging weather conditions
- ›Describe a situation where you identified a safety hazard on site
- ›How do you handle working to tight deadlines on road projects?
- ›Give an example of when you had to learn to use new equipment
- ›Tell me about a time you worked effectively as part of a highways team
STAR answer examples
Model answers using the Situation-Task-Action-Result framework. Adapt to your own experience.
Tell me about a time you had to work in challenging weather conditions
Describe a situation where you identified a safety hazard on site