Highway Construction Site Operative

About Us

TRL is a global leader in transport innovation. We strive for cleaner, more efficient, and accessible transportation for all. We value diversity, inclusivity, and flexibility in our workplace, offering comprehensive benefits to support your professional and personal growth.

About the Role

Join our dynamic Field Services Department as a Pavement Site Operative, where you will play a crucial role in assessing pavement (road) conditions across the UK, predominantly on the National Highways motorway network in the Southeast, as well as local roads.

In this role, you will be entrusted with a variety of key responsibilities, including:

• Conducting pavement coring and clearing operations for the purpose of sample collection.
• Utilising advanced Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR) technology to identify potential issues beneath the surface.
• Operating a range of specialist vehicles and equipment, contributing to the successful completion of various pavement assessment projects.
• Analysing collected samples within our UKAS-accredited laboratory, helping to provide results back to clients to inform their decision making.

This role requires flexibility, as it involves travel throughout the UK and includes regular night shifts. The position is based in Wokingham, Berkshire.

Qualifications and Experience:

Essential

• Experience with vehicles and machinery
• Construction or roadworks experience
• IT literate (Microsoft Office)
• Full UK Driving License
• Flexibility to travel across the UK as required by project demands.
• Willingness to work regular night shifts and adapt to varying work schedules.

Desirable

• CSCS or site safety qualification
• Category B+E driving licence
• Experience with road condition data collection

What We Offer

We prioritise work-life balance with flexible working options from day one, including part-time, hybrid, and job-sharing opportunities. Our benefits package includes:

• Competitive salary
• Generous overtime and unsociable hours payments.
• 25 days of annual leave
• Matched pension
• Life assurance and income protection
• Healthcare cashback scheme
• Support for professional development and memberships
• Comprehensive training to enhance your existing skills and knowledge
• Opportunities to work on high-profile projects with a focus on the National Highways network
• A supportive and collaborative team environment

We are committed to providing full training, equipping you with the skills and knowledge necessary to excel in this specialised field. If you are ready to embark on a career that offers both challenge and reward, we encourage you to apply.

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