Highways Operative

Highways Operative / Skilled Roadworker Lancashire County Council – Highways Service Location: Various sites across Lancashire Contract: Ongoing Contract Hours: 9-hour shifts starting at 07:00 (Weekend and out-of-hours work may be required) Rate: Competitive (Please submit your required rate) Fox Morris Group are delighted to be supporting Lancashire County Council in recruiting experienced Highways Operatives / Skilled Roadworkers to support the delivery of the 2026/27 Highway Improvement Capital Programme. This is an excellent opportunity to work on a variety of major highways projects, including road resurfacing, regeneration schemes, drainage improvements and public transport infrastructure. Your Role Working as part of the Countywide Projects Team, you will carry out a wide range of highway maintenance and civil engineering activities on live highway environments, ensuring all work is completed safely and to a high standard. Key Responsibilities * Carry out full footway and carriageway reconstruction works. * Install kerbs, edgings, tactile paving, drainage pipes, gullies and chambers. * Construct ducting and chambers. * Lay bituminous materials and complete reinstatement works. * Operate small plant including rollers, compactors, saws and breakers. * Set out works accurately to line and level with minimal supervision. * Lead a small gang or act as the lead operative on site when required. * Maintain high standards of health & safety and workmanship at all times. Essential Requirements To be considered, candidates must have: * Proven experience working on live highways or civil engineering projects. * Experience carrying out footway and carriageway reconstruction. * Experience laying drainage pipes, gullies and associated drainage systems. * Ability to set out and work to line and level without close supervision. * Good knowledge of Lancashire Specifications / Highway Standards. * Valid NRSWA Street Works Operative Accreditation. * Valid CSCS Card (minimum requirement). * Experience leading a small gang or supervising works on site