Highways recruitment agency listing
Highways workers build new roads and ensure that existing roads are kept in good condition.
Most highways workers start their careers as construction operatives. They learn their skills on the job and often work towards NVQs in Construction and Civil Engineering, Highways Maintenance or Road Building. In addition to NVQ qualifications, highways workers require physical fitness, practical ability, safety awareness and good team working skills.
Highways workers usually work 37 hours a week, with daily starting and finishing times varying according to daylight hours. It is not uncommon for road workers to have to work nights and weekends. The job involves working outside in all weather conditions and can be dirty, noisy and hazardous. The work may also involve considerable travel.
Private civil engineering firms and public bodies, such as local authorities, provide employment for the majority of highways workers. Jobs are available across the UK, with permanent and contract work often being advertised in the local press and through recruitment agencies.
Salaries for highways staff start at around £12,000 a year. Those working overtime and shifts attract higher salaries. With experience, highways workers may be able to take on supervisory positions. An NVQ Level 3 qualification in Construction Site Supervision (Highways Maintenance) is likely to be essential for such positions.
At Highbury Recruitment we believe in building personal and long standing relationships with both clients and candidates alike. Specialising in Industrial, Engineering, Scientific, Automotive and Electronic sectors, Permanent and Temporary recruitment, Highbury Recruitment has an extensive network of contacts. This makes us the only place you need to go for your recruitment requirements. Our ethos is simple: 'A personal approach to personnel'
Covers: East Anglia | Contract, Part Time, Permanent, Temporary | Salaries £15k - £100k+
Working nationwide but specifically in London, the Home Counties & Midlands areas, Tradeline Recruitment are supported by industry experts who recognise the qualities needed for the Construction industry. We recruit for permanent & temporary positions & can supply everything from Site Management to Trades & Labour. Our flexibility means that we are willing to take on requests at short notice and we aim to build relationships for the future.
Covers: Home Counties / London / Midlands / Nationwide | Contract, Permanent, Temporary | Salaries from £17k - £100k+