Job Description
Start Your Career as a Highways Civils Operative with M Group Highways
Are you a skilled Highways Civils Operative ready to deliver essential infrastructure services? At M Group Highways, you’ll join a team committed to safety, innovation, and community impact. As a Highways Civils Operative, you’ll work across Wiltshire from our Melksham and Chippenham depots, maintaining roads, drainage, and footways in a friendly, supportive environment where career growth is encouraged.
Key Duties for a Highways Civils Operative
As a Highways Civils Operative, you will:
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Carry out planned and reactive highway repairs, including drainage, patching, kerbing, and footway maintenance
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Use tablets and apps to record safety data and update maintenance logs
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Operate plant and machinery (e.g., 360 excavator, dumper) once trained
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Take responsibility for vehicles, plant, and materials under your charge
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Provide guidance to less experienced operatives and participate in out-of-hours winter or emergency standby rotas
Essential Skills & Qualifications for Highways Civils Operative
To succeed as a Highways Civils Operative, you’ll need:
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A clean driving licence and CSCS card
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Plant operator certification or willingness to train (360 excavator, dumper)
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LGV Class C licence or commitment to obtain during probation
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Strong commitment to health and safety and good communication skills
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Ability to perform manual work outdoors in all weather conditions
Benefits & Rewards for Highways Civils Operatives
When you join M Group Highways as a Highways Civils Operative, you’ll enjoy:
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Matched or contributory pension scheme
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20 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays
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24/7 online GP service and Employee Assistance Programme
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My Rewards portal with thousands of discounts
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Life assurance, cycle-to-work, salary finance, and Give As You Earn schemes
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Enhanced family leave and personal accident cover
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Overtime opportunities and “Recommend a Friend” bonuses
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