Posted 23 July, 2026
Highways Labourer/Driver
We Are Zenith
Sunderland, ENG, GB
Full Time
Job Description
We Are Zenith are looking for a Highways Labour/Driver to work on a ongoing project in the Sunderand area. Key Responsibilites: * Carry out all duties in accordance line with risk assessments, method statements and safe working procedures. * Carry out standard daily vehicle checks, and maintenance. * Co-operate with colleague(s) to ensure efficient teamwork. * To carry out all types of highways duties ensuring compliance with specification, quality standards, and in accordance with all current relevant codes of practice and legislation * To carry out excavation, laying subbase to levels, laying base and wearing courses, concreting, laying small areas of paving and kerbing, etc * To install all types of street furniture including signal poles, guard rails, litter bins, cycle racks, etc. and to liaise with suppliers on site where necessary * Must be prepared to work in all weather conditions * To drive, when required, any vehicle or plant deemed necessary that you are licensed for, or have received training for * To plan and organise works directly from drawings, specifications or work instructions. To measure, mark out, calculate and order materials as required/ in the absence of the manager * To carry out all works in an efficient and effective manner * To liaise with supervisors, clients, members of the public, and colleagues as required * Undertake any additional job training deemed necessary * Undertake any duties commensurate with the grading of the post Essential Requirements: * Ability to undertake physically demanding outdoor work in all weather conditions. * Must have a full UK driving license * Good communication and teamwork skills. * Reliable, punctual, and committed to delivering excellent service. * Awareness of health and safety practices
