Groundwork and construction operative Work, Jobs in Exeter, Eng (with Salaries)

Skilled Operative
Octavius Infrastructure —Exeter
- Full-time
General Labourer/ Trainee Line Marker
360 building TheHawthorneG —Newton Abbot
- £14.40 an hour
- Overtime
- No experience needed
- Construction
- In-person
- Flexible schedule
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Construction/Remediation Team Leader
Seed Environmental —Exeter
- £33,000 - £38,000 a year
- Full-time
- Supervising experience
- Driving
- Construction
- Employee assistance programme
- Life insurance
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Remediation Operative
Seed Environmental —Exeter
- £25,000 - £30,000 a year
- Full-time
- Construction
- Employee assistance programme
- Life insurance
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Skilled Operative Groundworker
JN Bentley —Exeter
- Full-time
- Paid training
- Referral programme
Ganger Groundworker
JN Bentley —Exeter
- Full-time
- Paid training
- Referral programme

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General Labourer/ Trainee Line Marker
360 building TheHawthorneG —Newton Abbot
Able to work away from home when required. Night shifts: *4:00pm – 6:00am* (approximately every 2 weeks). *Pay increase upon successful completion of training (…
£14.40 an hour
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Skilled Operative

Octavius Infrastructure -
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Permanent | Full-time

Qualifications

CSCS

Full job description

Join Our South West Highways Team – Build a Long-Term Career with Octavius

From highways maintenance to complex civil engineering schemes, Octavius Regional Civil Engineering is delivering a diverse and growing portfolio of work across the South West. Our projects play a vital role in improving road networks, enhancing safety, and strengthening communities—work we are proud to deliver every day.

As our long-term programme of highways and roads projects continues to expand, we're investing in our people for the future. We are looking for dedicated individuals who want not only a rewarding role today, but real opportunities to grow, progress, and build a stable career within Octavius.

We are currently recruiting for:

General Operatives – with solid experience of working in construction.
Skilled Operatives – holding valid CSCS cards demonstrating technical competence.
Supervisors and Gangers – with SSSTS and experience leading site teams.
Traffic Management Operatives – with M1, M2, M6 qualifications.

Why Join Octavius? (Long-term Career Opportunities)

At Octavius, we believe in developing people for the long term. Whether you want to broaden your technical skills, move into supervision, or progress into management, you'll have access to structured training, mentoring, and accredited development pathways.

You'll work on meaningful highways projects with a stable pipeline of work—giving you the opportunity to build deep sector expertise while being part of a team that values loyalty, growth, and continuous improvement.

About You (Personal Qualities)

We're looking for people who:

Live our Values: Integrity, Caring, Progressive, Openness, and Quality
Build trust and earn respect from colleagues, clients, and the public
Motivate and support your team, even when working under pressure
Take personal accountability for your work and your contribution to project success
Set high standards of safety, quality, and professionalism—and lead by example
Are committed to achieving targets and developing your own capability

You'll Bring (Experience & Technical Skills)

A background in Civil, Structural, or Construction engineering, ideally within National Highways or local authority road networks.
Experience across key disciplines such as groundworks, reinforced concrete structures, steelwork, drainage, utilities, and temporary works.
Confidence interpreting construction drawings and plans.
A strong understanding of site safety, traffic management, and highways working environments.

Qualifications

CSCS card
IOSH Managing Safely or SSSTS (depending on role)

Ready to build a long-term future with us?

Whether you are an experienced operative or looking for the next step in your career, we'd love to hear from you. At Octavius, you'll join a friendly, forward‑thinking team where your contribution genuinely matters—and where you'll have the support to grow, learn, and progress for the long term.

Inclusion and diversity are important to us, we are an equal opportunities employer and value difference. We want and will continue to build an inclusive environment where our people thrive. We firmly believe constantly striving to build a truly diverse workforce is what makes us a strong business and will enable us to continue to solve important problems and deliver unrivalled value to both our customers and clients. If you need any specialist support throughout your application, we will work with you where we can to support your journey with us.

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