What are the responsibilities and job description for the Civil & Highway Operatives position at Ferns Group?
Job Type
Self-Employed
Posted
16 Apr 2026
Location(s):
Wiltshire
Job Description
Ferns Group are a family run business with over 25 years’ experience as an established Utilities and Reinstatement company, specialising in Telecoms Civils, and tailored reinstatement services.
Our Mission is “to be the preferred choice in our field by adding value to our business partners without compromise to quality, safety or the environment.”
Ferns are currently recruiting for self-employed Civil & Highways Operatives to join our team working on infrastructure and highways projects across North Bristol and surrounding areas.
This role will involve working on a variety of civil engineering and highway schemes including kerbing, edging, and tactile paving installation. Work will be based from our Chippenham Depot or operatives may travel directly to site in North Bristol depending on project requirements.
We are looking for reliable, experienced operatives who can demonstrate strong knowledge of groundwork and highways activities and who are able to work safely and effectively as part of a team.
Immediate start available.
Day To Day Tasks And Key Responsibilities
All applicants must have rights to work in the UK and be willing to undertake the relevant pre-employment screening checks should your application be successful.
Self-Employed
Posted
16 Apr 2026
Location(s):
Wiltshire
Job Description
Ferns Group are a family run business with over 25 years’ experience as an established Utilities and Reinstatement company, specialising in Telecoms Civils, and tailored reinstatement services.
Our Mission is “to be the preferred choice in our field by adding value to our business partners without compromise to quality, safety or the environment.”
Ferns are currently recruiting for self-employed Civil & Highways Operatives to join our team working on infrastructure and highways projects across North Bristol and surrounding areas.
This role will involve working on a variety of civil engineering and highway schemes including kerbing, edging, and tactile paving installation. Work will be based from our Chippenham Depot or operatives may travel directly to site in North Bristol depending on project requirements.
We are looking for reliable, experienced operatives who can demonstrate strong knowledge of groundwork and highways activities and who are able to work safely and effectively as part of a team.
Immediate start available.
Day To Day Tasks And Key Responsibilities
- Carry out general civils and highways works on infrastructure projects
- Install kerbs, edgers, and tactile paving (tac tiles) to required specifications
- Carry out groundworks and associated site activities
- Maintain a safe working environment and follow site health and safety procedures
- Work collaboratively with supervisors, machine operators, and other site teams
- Complete relevant site documentation where required
- Valid CSCS Card (minimum requirement)
- Proven experience in groundworks and highways works
- Experience installing kerbs, edgers and tactile paving
- Ability to work safely and follow site procedures
- Full UK Driving Licence preferred
- Great rates of pay (dependent on experience)
- Weekly pay
- Long term and ongoing work opportunities
- Work across infrastructure, highways and utility projects
- Immediate start available
- Chippenham Depot, Wiltshire
- Or direct to site in North Bristol
- Monday to Friday
- Typical site hours (may vary depending on project)
All applicants must have rights to work in the UK and be willing to undertake the relevant pre-employment screening checks should your application be successful.