6 months contract with a Local Authority

Job Summary:

• Work as part of a professional highways maintenance team to ensure safe, reliable, and high-quality highways across South East Wales.

• Undertake a range of general highway maintenance duties including potholing, drainage, fencing, grass cutting, and other associated works.

• Operate small plant and tools safely, maintain work records, and support the team in achieving service standards.

• Work under supervision, follow health & safety regulations, and assist with winter maintenance and standby rota duties when required.

Key Duties/Accountabilities (Sample):

• Undertake potholing, general drainage maintenance, and minor highway repairs.

• Perform grass cutting, litter picking, and general cleaning of highway areas.

• Operate bituminous materials, carry out basic masonry and paving work.

• Install and repair fencing, road signage, and other minor structures.

• Operate small plant and tools including rollers, compactors, disc cutters, and wheeled loading shovels.

• Carry out basic setting out of work and work to precise levels.

• Always follow health and safety legislation and Council policies.

• Maintain accurate work records and complete basic electronic reporting.

• Participate in winter maintenance duties and standby rota when required.

• Provide direction and support to other operatives where necessary.

• Identify unsafe work practices or equipment and report them to the supervisor.

• Work collaboratively as part of a team to meet service standards.

• Follow instructions from supervisors and work independently when required.

• Ensure high standards of service delivery and courteous interaction with the public.

• Support continuous improvement by providing feedback and suggestions for better practices.

Skills/Experience:

• Experience in general highway maintenance or similar physical outdoor work.

• Ability to operate small construction plant and equipment safely (rollers, compactors, breakers, disc cutters).

• Ability to carry out heavy physical manual duties for prolonged periods.

• Basic literacy and numeracy to maintain work records.

• Knowledge of health & safety practices and willingness to use personal protective equipment (PPE).

• Ability to work as part of a team and take instructions from supervisors.

• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

• Basic understanding of equal opportunities and courteous behaviour towards colleagues and the public.

• Willingness to undertake training to expand skills and knowledge.

• Experience in basic masonry, paving, fencing, and drainage work is desirable.

Additional Information:

• The closing date: 23/01/2026.

• Temporary role (26 weeks), 37 hours per week.

• Work location: Malpas, Wilcrick, and Llanfoist Depots (may change; no relocation allowance).

Highways Operative