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🟢 Actively Hiring · Posted 24d ago ⏳ Closes in 67 days UK Corridor 🛡️ UK Work Eligibility 🏢 FULL_TIME

Highways Operative

Salary Range
£27 - £27
£2 - £2 / mo

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Location Base
Sheffield, England
Tier-1 UK Economic Zone
Est. Take-Home Pay
68% - 74% (After PAYE & NI)
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Transatlantic Parity
1.0 GBP ≈ $1.28 USD Living Standard
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Position Overview & Specifications

Our client have secured long-term civils and drainage framework contracts for National Highways on the strategic road network. They are are looking to grow our delivery teams to tackle this increased workload and want a local resource, so are focusing recruitment around Leeds, Peterborough and Stoke. However, they have contracts nationwide and will consider all applicants. The Role Operatives play an important role in delivery of the work programme to the client to time, cost and quality. The role requires a good general understanding of working on high speed roads and in a civil engineering environment. Role holders need excellent communication skills and be able to work as part of a team. Operatives are required to follow instructions from Supervisors or Operations Division Managers and comply with site safety rules and our Health and Safety policies and standards. The role holder must be flexible and able to work away from home, undertake duties at night and be able to do overtime when necessary. Essential Duties and Responsibilities – but not limited to; Receiving Start of Shift Briefings Kerbing/ Edgings Flagging/ Trenching Drainage all depths Ducting/ Cabinet sites Cabling Cable Pulling Concreting Step building Chamber construction Earthworks Ensure that all works are completed to the highest quality standard in line with the design and specification for the project Support Site Supervisor/ Site Engineer in the completion of inspection/ testing of completed works in line with the Inspection Test Plan (ITP). Work considerately and take into account the requirements of customers – road users/ local communities, always interacting with them in a courteous way. Relay information given by supervisors to others on site Ensuring work area is ready for construction Education and/or Work Experience Requirements • Experience in Highways • Multi skilled in aspects of civils works • Ability to tow trailers • NPORS / CPCS training in Excavators/Dumpers/Rollers • CSCS Operative Card essential • Cat & Genny training • NRSWA Accreditation desirable • Ability to read plans and drawings • Roller & Dumper cards / trained • Safe excavation techniques • Complete installation of works to the correct detail and specifications Person Specification • Ability to work as part of a team • An understanding of relevant Health & Safety legislation • Honest and trustworthy • Excellent communication skills On offer • Company vehicle (per gang), fuel card and PPE are all provided. • A full SHEQ induction will be carried out upon start. • Please note pre-employment D&A testing will be required due to the nature of the industry. • Additional night shift allowance

Job Types: Full-time, Temp to perm
Contract length: 13 weeks

Salary: Up to £215.00 per day

Benefits:

  • On-site parking

Schedule:

  • Day shift
  • Night shift
  • Overtime
  • Weekend availability

Ability to commute/relocate:

  • Cambridge: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Licence/Certification:

  • CSCS (required)
  • Driving Licence (preferred)

Work Location: One location

Reference ID: AM-OP-LK

Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process

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Application & Resume Screening

Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.

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Technical & Competency Interviews

Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.

3

Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation

Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.

4

Onboarding & Corporate Integration

Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.

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Corridor Intelligence

Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:

🇬🇧 Skilled Worker Visa (Tier 2)

Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.

🏛️ Settlement (ILR) Pathway

Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.

⚖️ Official regulatory reference: UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) & Home Office Sponsor Register.

Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General

Recruitment Insights

Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Highways Operative roles across Grid Highways Ltd's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:

1. Domain Competency

Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.

2. Behavioral & Leadership

STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.

3. Compensation Alignment

Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £27 - £27 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.

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