https://jobs.co.uk/job/general-operative-highways-erecruitsmart--1ec236e9-24b5-49a7-bb96-791daf7ea2be RSS feed for General Operative - Highways at eRecruitSmart. en-gb Thu, 30 Apr 2026 23:18:14 GMT https://jobs.co.uk/job/general-operative-highways-erecruitsmart--1ec236e9-24b5-49a7-bb96-791daf7ea2be https://jobs.co.uk/job/general-operative-highways-erecruitsmart--1ec236e9-24b5-49a7-bb96-791daf7ea2be Tue, 28 Apr 2026 11:52:38 GMT Location: Billington | Salary: 25000.00-25000.00 Annual | Type: Permanent | Our client is looking for hardworking and reliable General Operatives to support their highways vegetation management operations. If you enjoy working outdoors, take pride in maintaining green spaces, and want to contribute to keeping the UK s roads safe and clear, this is the perfect opportunity for you.Join This Expanding Team!Locations: Staffordshire, West Midlands, Yorkshire and Surrounding AreasAbout the roleAs a General Operative, you ll assist with a variety of tasks to ensure highways remain safe and well-maintained. This is a long-term career opportunity with excellent prospects for growth and ongoing training.Key responsibilities: Operate strimmers and blowers for vegetation clearanceFeed chippers and assist with machinery operationsCarry out general site maintenance and litter pickingSupport arborist and grounds teams with labouring tasksEnsure all work complies with health, safety, and environmental standards Essential skills and tickets: NPTC Brushcutter/Strimmer TicketWood Chipper TicketBlower Operation Training (or experience)Highways Passport / ROLO (advantageous)CSCS Card (preferred)Basic Chainsaw Maintenance Ticket (optional but beneficial)LANTRA Litter Picking Ti... Permanent