Civils Operative

Operatives report directly to their foreman. You must work safely in a busy environment and adhere to the requirements of the site at all times. Working safely in a busy environment is expected and the site’s requirements will have to be acknowledged and adhered to at all times. You may be asked to carry out any of the following.

Key responsibilities:

  • Safely operate while moving around the site
  • Set levels of materials ready for compaction
  • Undertake manual labour, digging, lifting, carrying and cleaning on site
  • Lay kerbs, concrete and timber edgings
  • Lay block paving
  • Undertake small bricklaying works and ironwork adjustments
  • Lay concrete
  • Undertake deep or shallow drainage works
  • Excavation and backfill 
  • Prepare sites for asphalt surfacing

Requirements:

  • Civils operative with a minimum of 2 years’ experience 
  • Valid CSCS
  • Street Works qualification (desirable)
  • Valid CPCS or NPORS card for either a roller, dumper or excavator (desirable)
  • Valid driving licence
  • Clear of alcohol and drugs when reporting for work (a regular testing programme is in place)  

About us:

Roadways are a multiple award winning company including an International Green Apple Award winner 2024, Innovation of the year in Brighton, 2021, Employer of the year 2019 & 2021, Sussex company of the year 2021 and. We specialise in road recycling, asphalt surfacing, groundworks, civil engineering. We are a Principal Contractor for National Highways, and a subcontractor for many other prestigious clients. Roadways are a regional leader in the production of eco-friendly road construction materials that save over 70% of CO2 in comparison to the traditional road construction methods.

With over 50 years’ experience, we’re rooted in knowledge and expertise. We are committed to safety, quality and a professional approach. This means we can deliver more projects on-time and to the high-standards you expect.

We are committed to eliminating discrimination and encouraging diversity amongst our workforce. We are an Equal Opportunities Employer and aim to provide equality of opportunity to all regardless of their religion, sex, race, age or sexual orientation.

We continuously improve what we do. From the latest training for our staff, through to externally audited accreditation like ISO 9001, 45001, 14001, 27001 and Highways Sector Scheme 16, 23, 30, 12D. Clients can invest in us for the long-term with confidence.