About the role
Cormac are seeking a number Operatives to become part of our team delivering highway maintenance services to the residents of Cornwall.
We successful applicants will be based in North East Cornwall working primarily out of our Tolpetherwin (Launceston) and Tiscott Wood (Bude) depots.
At Cormac, we value our employees and provide opportunities for training and development, competitive pay, and a supportive working environment.
Cormac is a career development organisation, so as long as you have the right attitude and work ethic we will proactively support and develop you to enable you to progress.
You will be required to undertake a variety of manual tasks associated with highway maintenance as part of a team, your responsibilities will include:
Carrying out minor highway works such as pothole repairs, kerb repairs and other similar work
Maintaining highway drainage
Providing or assisting with traffic management
Vegetation clearance, strimming and hedge trimming
The use of small plant and machinery such as strimmers, disc saws, plate compactors etc
Using constructed related materials such as asphalt and concrete
To find out more please take a look at the role profile.
Alternatively, if you would like to discuss the role, please contact our recruitment team.
About you
We are looking for a candidate who:
Has a good general awareness of health and safety
Has previous experience in undertaking manual tasks
Is prepared to work in an outdoors environment, sometimes in adverse weather conditions
Holds a driving license, experience of driving 3.5t and 5.0t vehicles would be desirable
Has experience operating small, powered equipment such as disc cutters, petrol breakers, and plate compactors (useful but not essential)
Is willing to learn and progress within the company
If you meet these qualifications and are ready to take on a challenging and rewarding role, we would love to hear from you.
Our offer to you
Salary: £25,948 plus overtime
Working Hours: 37 hour working week
Closing date: Midnight Tuesday 1st September 2026
Base: Tolpetherwin (Launceston) and Tiscott Wood (Bude) depots.
Working with us you will have an employee benefits package that includes:
Generous pension scheme with employer contribution
Employee discount scheme and wellbeing events
Holiday starting at 23 days and increasing to 28 with service (pro-rata if part-time) with option to purchase additional , plus bank holidays
Cycle to Work scheme
Investment and support in your continuous training and development
Opportunity to become a Safeguarding Advocate, Health & Wellbeing Champion and Mental Health First Aider
Safeguarding
We are committed to safeguarding the welfare of all our service users, clients and customers. If the role is working with vulnerable individuals and/or children and young people, you will be asked to complete a relevant DBS check to be successfully appointed to the role.
To apply
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Contact us
If you’d like to have a discussion about the role, please feel free to contact our in-house resourcing team for an informal chat about the role.
Thank you for your interest in supporting our important work at Cormac.
About the TeamIt’s an exciting time to support our work at Cormac Solutions. We are driving growth and innovation across Cornwall and beyond. Our projects are maintaining the connectivity and beauty of Cornwall, enhancing the natural and built environment. We are passionate about ensuring the county has a sustainable infrastructure for all our local residents and visitors. Our project work spans highways development and construction design as well as environmental and conservation programmes that protect Cornwall’s natural heritage.
Working with us, you will be joining a talented team of professionals working collaboratively to bring positive improvements and regeneration to the county. You’ll be rewarded with investment in your professional development and the chance to develop your career creatively with involvement in our diverse projects portfolio. Please follow this link to find out more about us.
Skills Required
- Good general awareness of health and safety
- Previous experience undertaking manual tasks
- Willingness to work outdoors, including in adverse weather conditions
- Valid driving licence
- Willingness to learn and progress within the company
- Experience driving 3.5-ton and 5.0-ton vehicles
- Experience operating small powered equipment, such as disc cutters, petrol breakers, and plate compactors
What We Do
Corserv provides turn-key credit card issuing programs, and APIs to payment issuing and processing services that are used by Banks, Fintechs, and eCommerce companies to create innovative payment, commerce, and finance programs. Corserv's credit credit card issuing and processing programs provides the technology, scale, and expertise for financial institutions of all sizes to profitably offer credit card products to consumer, business, and commercial customers without adding staff. Corserv's APIs to modern issuing and processing services for credit, debit, virtual, and pre-paid payments enable Banks, Fintechs, and eCommerce companies to create innovative solutions for NeoBanking, Expense and AP Management, Door Delivery, Retail Financing, Business Lending, Home Financing, Payroll and HR, Insurance, and Wealth Management.
