Reactive Works Operative - Highways

Help Keep Hillingdon Moving

Are you someone who enjoys working outdoors, takes pride in delivering high-quality work and wants to make a visible difference to the local community every day?

Hillingdon Council is looking for a Reactive Works Operative to join our Highways Team. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in maintaining the borough's roads, footways and public spaces, helping to ensure they remain safe, accessible and well-maintained for residents, businesses and visitors.

Working as part of a dedicated team, you will carry out a range of highway maintenance and repair activities that directly contribute to the safety and appearance of the borough's infrastructure.

As a Reactive Works Operative, you will undertake a variety of highway maintenance and repair works across Hillingdon, ensuring that defects are addressed efficiently and to a high standard.

The role is varied and hands-on, involving repairs to roads, footways, drainage systems, signage and street furniture, as well as supporting emergency response and winter maintenance operations when required.

You will:

• Carry out reactive highway repairs to carriageways and footways.
• Undertake excavation, reinstatement and resurfacing works using a variety of materials and techniques.
• Install, maintain and repair signs, barriers and non-illuminated street furniture.
• Carry out repairs to highway drainage systems and gullies.
• Assist with the maintenance of watercourses and minor highway structures.
• Operate a range of hand tools, power tools, plant and equipment safely and effectively.
• Drive Council vehicles and undertake routine vehicle checks and maintenance.
• Prepare work sites and support traffic management arrangements where required.
• Maintain accurate records and complete associated paperwork.
• Support emergency response activities and winter maintenance operations.
• Work in accordance with health and safety legislation, policies and procedures at all times.

About You

We are looking for a reliable and motivated individual who is committed to delivering high-quality work and excellent customer service.

You will have:

• Experience of working in highways, construction, maintenance or a similar operational environment.
• Practical skills and the ability to carry out physical outdoor work safely and effectively.
• Experience using hand tools, power tools and maintenance equipment.
• A good understanding of health and safety requirements within a working environment.
• The ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Good communication skills and a professional approach when dealing with residents and colleagues.
• The ability to follow instructions and complete work to a high standard.
• A flexible approach to work and changing service demands.
• A full driving licence would be advantageous.

Why Join Hillingdon?

At Hillingdon, we're committed to putting our residents first and delivering excellent public services. As a Reactive Works Operative, you'll have the opportunity to make a tangible impact on the borough every day while developing your skills within a supportive team environment.

We offer:

• A stable and rewarding role within a respected local authority.
• Ongoing training and development opportunities.
• A supportive and collaborative team culture.
• Generous annual leave entitlement.
• Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme.
• Access to a range of employee benefits and wellbeing support.

Join Us

If you're looking for a hands-on role where you can make a real difference to the borough and its residents, we'd love to hear from you.

Join Hillingdon Council and help us maintain the roads, footways and public spaces that keep our communities connected and moving.