Highways Maintenance Operative

About the role

We are seeking a Highways Maintenance Operative to join our Transportation team in Fareham, Hampshire. The role offers a competitive remuneration package with opportunities for overtime, call‑out work and additional night‑shift uplift.

Key responsibilities

• Carry out highways maintenance duties as instructed, including winter maintenance when required.
• Respond promptly to incidents on the network and liaise with the Regional Network Hub Control Centre.
• Promote customer care by ensuring clients and network users are treated politely and courteously.
• Complete daily defect reports on vehicles and maintain them in good order.

Required profile

• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Valid UK Driving Licence or LGV Category C.
• Experience and knowledge of strict health & safety operations.
• Willingness to work night shifts and participate in out‑of‑hours call‑out roster.

Required skills

• Valid UK Driving Licence (LGV Cat C).
• Knowledge of health & safety procedures.

What we offer

• Competitive hourly rate of £13.45‑£15.83.
• Potential for overtime and call‑out work.
• Additional uplift for night‑shift work.
• Access to a wide variety of tailored employee benefits.