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Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council,
Sandwell Council is looking for motivated and skilled Highways Road Workers to join our Highways Services team. This is an exciting opportunity to work on a wide range of highway improvement and maintenance projects that make a real difference to residents, businesses and road users across the borough.
About The Role
- Repairing and maintaining roads, footways, kerbs and drainage systems.
- Operating highway maintenance vehicles, plant and specialist equipment.
- Installing and maintaining traffic management systems and road closures.
- Carrying out excavation and reinstatement works.
- Installing highway furniture and associated infrastructure.
- Supporting emergency and winter maintenance operations when required.
Essential Requirements
- NRSWA Street Works qualification covering operative units.
- Full current driving licence.
- Minimum 12 months experience in highway maintenance or repair.
- Experience operating construction plant and equipment.
- Knowledge of health and safety legislation and safe working practices.
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This is an excellent opportunity to join Sandwell Council Highways Services and play a key role in maintaining and improving the borough’s Highway infrastructure. You will work within a professional team delivering essential services to residents, businesses and road users across the borough.
Closing date: 28th August 2026
Interview date 10th & 11th September 2026.
Please submit a CV and supporting statement to michelle_bateman@sandwell.gov.uk before the closing date.
We reserve the right to close vacancies prior to their advertised date if we receive a large number of applications. Therefore, you are strongly advised to submit your CV as soon as possible. When submitting your CV and supporting statement, please refer to the supporting documents attached.
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