Job Description

Operatives report directly to their foreman. You must work safely in a busy environment and adhere to the requirements of the site at all times. Working safely in a busy environment is expected and the site's requirements will have to be acknowledged and adhered to at all times. You may be asked to carry out any of the following.

Key responsibilities:

Safely operate while moving around the site

Set levels of materials ready for compaction

Undertake manual labour, digging, lifting, carrying and cleaning on site

Lay kerbs, concrete and timber edgings

Lay block paving

Undertake small bricklaying works and ironwork adjustments

Lay concrete

Undertake deep or shallow drainage works

Excavation and backfill

Prepare sites for asphalt surfacing

Requirements:

Civils operative with a minimum of 2 years' experience

Valid CSCS

Street Works qualification (desirable)

Valid CPCS or NPORS card for either a roller, dumper or excavator (desirable)

Valid driving licence

Clear of alcohol and drugs when reporting for work (a regular testing programme is in place)

About Us

Roadways is a multi-award-winning civil engineering and surfacing company. Our accolades include:

International Green Apple Award Winner 2024 Innovation of the Year - Brighton, 2021 Employer of the Year - 2019 & 2021 Sussex Company of the Year - 2021
With over 50 years' experience, Roadways is a Principal Contractor for National Highways and a trusted subcontractor to many leading clients. We specialise in asphalt surfacing, road recycling, groundworks, and civil engineering, and are proud leaders in eco-friendly construction materials, cutting over 70% CO? compared to traditional methods.

We uphold high standards through ISO certifications (9001, 45001, 14001, 27001, 44001) and Highways Sector Scheme approvals (16, 23, 30, 12D). Our commitment to safety, quality, innovation, and equality is reflected in everything we do.

We are an Equal Opportunities Employer, embracing diversity and inclusion across all areas of the business. Find out more about Roadways:

Website: https://road-ways.co.uk/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/hailsham-roadway-construction-co-limited/mycompany/

Facebook: https://en-gb.facebook.com/hailshamroadways/

How to Apply

To apply, please send your CV and a short cover letter to jobs@road-ways.co.uk.

Need adjustments in the application process? Let us know at jobs@road-ways.co.uk.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 200.00-250.00 per day

Schedule:

8 hour shift Day shift Monday to Friday
Ability to commute/relocate:

Hailsham BN27 3PG: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Language:

English (required)
Licence/Certification:

CPCS or NPORS with CSCS Logo (required) CSCS (required) Street Works Card (preferred) Driving Licence (preferred)
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person

Expected start date: 21/07/2025