Halstead, Essex | Section 278 Highway Works
Temporary | Start: 27th July 2026
The Project
We are recruiting on behalf of a highways contractor for the Bournebridge Hill, Halstead Section 278 Highway Works scheme in Essex. Two competent gangs are required to deliver a high-quality highways scheme through to December 2026.
Working Hours
* Monday to Friday | 07:30 – 16:30
* Occasional Saturday working | 07:30 – 12:00
The Role
You will work as part of a three-man gang on a live highways scheme, carrying out kerb laying and general groundworks activities across the site.
Scope of works includes:
* Installing kerbs, edgings and tactile paving
* Drainage installation including ditches and new surface water drainage runs
* Carriageway construction support works
* General highways groundworks
Requirements
* Proven kerb laying experience (essential)
* Previous highways or civils groundworks experience
* CSCS card
* NRSWA Streetworks Operative ticket (at least one gang member per gang must hold this)
* Full 6-point PPE
* Available to start 27th July 2026 and commit to the full duration
Salary description
£189.00 - £190.00 per day