Operative (CSCS) required

  • Job ref: 948/01584
  • Type: Full Time, Permanent
  • Location: Newton Abbot
  • Salary: £14.44 - £19.85 per hour
  • Recruiting office: Torbay
  • Date posted: 17 June 2026

Job details

  • Full Time
  • Permanent
  • Newton Abbot
  • 14.44 - 19.85 USD / Year
  • Job Ref: 948/01584
  • Salary: £14.44 - £19.85 per hour

We are recruiting a number of site operative roles with immediate start positions for reliable candidates who are happy with practical, site-based work across the South West.

This role will suit people from a construction, highways, labouring, outdoor work or practical site background who are comfortable travelling to different sites and staying away from home occasionally.

Location

South West

You will work from our client’s depot before travelling to sites across the region.

Due to the depot location and limited public transport, you must have a manual driving licence and access to your own vehicle.

Salary

Starting pay from £14.44 per hour

Additional uplifts are available for antisocial hours.

A working-away-from-home allowance is also available when required.

Key Responsibilities

• Carrying out practical site-based duties safely and efficiently

• Working outdoors and in different site environments

• Following instructions from supervisors and team leaders

• Travelling to different work locations across the South West

• Staying away from home occasionally when required

• Following site rules, safety procedures and company standards

Qualifications

Essential

• Manual driving licence

• Access to your own vehicle

• Reliable, punctual and willing to learn

• Comfortable with practical site-based work

• Happy working outdoors and travelling to different locations

• Able to stay away from home occasionally

• Able to pass drug and alcohol tests before and during employment

Desirable

• CSCS card

• Previous experience in construction, highways, labouring, traffic management, utilities or outdoor site work

Benefits

• 20 positions currently available

• Immediate starts available

• Starting pay from £14.44 per hour

• Pay uplifts for antisocial hours

• Working-away-from-home allowance when required

• Suitable for candidates with construction, highways or practical outdoor work experience

Why apply through Driver Hire/dh Recruitment?

We will talk you through the role clearly before putting you forward, so you understand the work, the pay, the hours, the travel involved and what is expected before making a decision.

Driver Hire Nationwide’s latest candidate survey showed that 97% of candidates were proud to work for Driver Hire, while 96% rated the level of respect and service they received as Good or Excellent, based on responses from 1,109 candidates in December 2025.

How to Apply

Apply through Indeed or call Driver Hire/dh Recruitment (Torbay & Barnstaple) on 01364 644149.

When calling, please mention the job title so we know which role you are interested in.

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