HGV Highways Operative

Company: Paramount Personnel
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Location: Tavistock
Job Description:

HGV Highways Operative – Tavistock

Our clients are looking for a Highways Operative to join their hardworking dedicated team in Tavistock.

Key Responsibilities

  • Work as part of a team undertaking Highways repairs, ranging from Patching, Resurfacing, Potholes, Drainage, Footways and General Highway Maintenance.
  • Use technology (tablets/apps) to input safety data and maintenance records.
  • Drive/operate plant and equipment where trained, necessary for the day to day tasks set.
  • Take responsibility for vehicles/plant/materials in your charge.
  • Where appropriate provide direction/supervision of the work to less experienced operatives.

Essential Skills

  • Clean driving License.
  • A commitment to Health and Safety.
  • Good communication skills and basic literacy and numeracy.
  • Ability to undertake a high level of manual work and work outdoors in all weathers.
  • CSCS Card.

Desirable Skills

  • Highways experience.
  • HGV licence.
  • New Roads and Street Works (NRSWA).
  • Operative Accreditation Lantra 12d.
  • Winter Works.

Rate of Pay

£13.00-£13.50 per hour depending upon experience.

Benefits

  • This is a PAYE position.
  • Accrued Holiday Pay from day one.
  • Pension contributions (after a qualifying period).
  • Weekly Pay.
  • No Umbrella payments or fees.
  • Only Tax and National Insurance deductions will be shown on your payslip.

This is a temporary role, but there is a possibility this could become permanent in the future.

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Posted: June 1st, 2026