Highways Skilled Operative

Job details

• Pay Level: 5 £ 33,157 to £35,530 fully inclusive of Local Weighting Allowance
• Contract Type:
  Permanent
• Working Hours:
  
  37
• Location:
  
  Slough Cemetery

If you take pride in practical, hands-on work and want a role where what you do really matters, this is your chance to make an impact. As a Skilled Highways Operative with Slough Borough Council, you’ll help keep our roads, footpaths, and public spaces safe, accessible, and in good condition for everyone who lives and works here.

You’ll be part of a team that looks out for each other and takes pride in a job well done. We’ll support you to build your skills with opportunities to gain recognised qualifications, including Street Works (NRSWA), HGV and CPC certification, winter maintenance training, and plant operation licences.

We’re looking for people who bring reliability, teamwork, and a sense of responsibility to public service. If you want a practical, rewarding role where you can see the results of your work every day — and be part of a team that keeps Slough running smoothly — we’d love to hear from you.

Our vision is to make a difference to our communities and our environment, and we would love you to join us in our mission! All of our employees, whatever their job, contribute greatly to delivering services to local people - either directly, or by supporting colleagues. We celebrate diversity and are continuously striving for our residents to enjoy fulfilling prosperous and healthy lives.

• 26 days annual leave (not including Bank holidays), rising to 30 days between 2 - 5 years' service and 33 days after 5 years' service.
• The Local Government Pension Scheme
• Ability to engage with wellbeing initiatives and the opportunity to be a member of our various employee networks, which are key to ensuring we celebrate and promote equality.
• Tax-free childcare and childcare services
• Season loan ticket - to help with the cost of your rail / bus journey to and from work.

Slough Borough Council is an inclusive employer. We are keen to support you to feel comfortable throughout the application and interview process. Therefore, if you require any support throughout the application process or reasonable adjustments for the interview (e.g. questions being printed on the day or consideration for layout or lighting for the interview room) please contact our Recruitment Team who will be able to assist:

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All applicants must have a valid right to work in the UK. If you require sponsorship, please contact  before submitting an application.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. If appointed, all posts will be subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks.

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