Highways Operative

Company: Ringway London
Apply for the Highways Operative
Location: Hitchin
Job Description:

Summary

To carry out a wide range of routine, cyclical works, operations and traffic management including maintenance and construction works.

Responsibilities

Respond to incidents and call‑outs during or outside of hours as required and assist with winter maintenance.

Desirable Skills

  • Banksman
  • Manual Handling
  • Abrasive Wheels
  • Emergency First Aid
  • Winter Maintenance Driver
  • LGV Licence
  • NHSS 12D M1,2,5,6
  • NHSS 12AB

Specialist Skills

  • Current Driving Licence
  • Highways experience
  • Positive work ethic and enthusiasm

General Competencies

  • Prepared to contribute to and participate fully in teamwork
  • Prepared to work varying hours to meet the needs of the business
  • Will apply skills to a variety of tasks, providing support to others and on‑site training to junior operatives/apprentices

Training & Development

  • Complete record sheets, paper or electronic (including tablet devices)
  • Take responsibility for plant, equipment and vehicle defect inspections
  • Meet and exceed output targets
  • Prepared to develop and undertake relevant training and qualifications

Contract Type

Permanent

Hours

Full Time – 39 hours, Monday to Friday

Fairness, Inclusion and Respect

Fairness, Inclusion and Respect (FIR) at Ringway is about recognising and celebrating each other’s differences and the unique qualities they bring to our team. We commit to equity of opportunity and fair treatment, encouraging applications from all.

Should you require any reasonable adjustments as part of the application process, please contact us directly.

Ringway offers flexible working arrangements, including working from home, to help employees balance work and home life.

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Posted: June 1st, 2026