Signage & Civils Operative

Parkingeye Limited; Remote; GBP 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in signage and civil projects is seeking skilled operatives to join a high-performing team. The role involves installation of signage and civil works, required travel, and nights away from home. Applicants should have competencies in groundworks, signage installation, and a strong understanding of health and safety regulations. The position offers a competitive salary, company vehicle, and various benefits including holiday and health assurance.

Benefits

Basic salary of £33,000 plus overnight premium

Company van provided

23 days holiday plus Bank Holidays

Pension Scheme

Life Assurance

Private Healthcare

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Fully competent in all aspects of groundworks and signage installation.
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in groundwork.
• Experience working at height with ladders and access platforms.
• Comfortable using laptops and mobile devices.

Responsibilities

• Travel to sites to install signage and carry out civils work.
• Work at height using ladders and access platforms.
• Ensure safe working practices and compliance with regulations.
• Capture and send photographic evidence of completed work.

Skills

Groundworks

Signage installation

Communication skills

Time management

Adaptability

Health & Safety compliance

Education

Valid CSCS card

NRWSA (Streetworks) qualification

Tools

Cable avoidance tools

Plant equipment

Job description

Overview

We’re expanding rapidly and need two skilled operatives to support short‑duration projects involving signage installation and civils work across our car park estate. You’ll be joining a high‑performing team in a business recognised for its culture and quality, backed by our Great Place to Work certification—earned through feedback from our own employees.

This is a hands‑on role requiring a mix of signage installation and general groundworks. You’ll work closely with a colleague to deliver installations efficiently and to a high standard. Tasks include installing service trenching, columns, bollards, and signposts, as well as repairing and resurfacing affected areas. Some signage work will require working at height, so confidence and competence in using ladders and access platforms is essential.

You’ll need to be based in the North‑west of England, within easy reach of our Preston Operations Hub, where you’ll collect signs, tools, and equipment. Travel is a key part of the role, with overnight stays up to four nights a week. We’ll cover accommodation, provide a meal allowance, and pay an overnight premium monthly.

Being part of our Parkingeye team involves living and demonstrating our values of Passionate, Let’s Innovate, Embrace Collaboration, Nurture Trust and Drive Excellence.

What’s in it for me?

• Basic salary of £33,000 plus guaranteed overnight premium of £5,000 (£38,000)
• Monday to Friday, 45 hours per week
• Company van provided
• Quality accommodation
• 23 days holiday which increases with service (plus Bank Holidays)
• Company Pension Scheme
• Life Assurance, Private Healthcare and cashback scheme for medical costs
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Focus on Health & Wellbeing with Mental Health First Aiders and Wellbeing Champions

Key duties & responsibilities

• Travel to various sites to install signage and carry out civils work as per project requirements
• Install signage based on plans, including vinyl overlays and updates to existing signs
• Work at height using ladders and access platforms
• Communicate with the Signage Coordinator to confirm job completion and stock levels
• Organise and maintain essential signage stock (clips, clamps, degreaser, etc.)
• Capture and send photographic evidence of completed work via mobile/emailPerform excavation and install service trenching, bollards, columns, and signposts
• Operate small highways maintenance plant and equipment
• Conduct ground surveys using cable avoidance tools to locate underground services
• Carry out general groundworks including laying kerbs, paving slabs, tarmac, and concrete
• Repair and resurface affected areas including block paving, soft landscaping, and conrete
• Remove obsolete or unsafe site furniture such as bollards and columns
• Follow installation documents and RAMS, adapting plans as needed based on site conditions
• Ensure safe working practices and compliance with Health & Safety regulations
• Use a laptop or phone to send/receive emails, edit documents, complete training, and use Microsoft Teams
• Communicate with clients on site, providing updates and explaining changes when necessary

Essential experience & qualifications

• Fully competent in all aspects of groundworks and signage installation
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in groundwork
• Experience working at height with ladders and access platforms
• Skilled in installing trenching, bollards, columns, and signposts
• Proficient in repairing and resurfacing surfaces affected by installationsAble to remove unsafe site obstacles and operate small plant equipment
• Experienced in conducting ground surveys using cable avoidance tools
• Strong understanding of Health & Safety regulations and safe working practices
• Comfortable using laptops and mobile devices for communication and documentation
• Good communication skills across phone, email, and in‑person interactions
• Valid UK driving licence (eligible to drive a company van)

Qualifications

• Valid CSCS card
• NRWSA (Streetworks) qualification

Desirable qualifications

• CPCS/NPORS 360 Excavator (below 10 tonne)

Personal attributes / skills

Results focused

• Efficient time management and commitment to high‑quality work
• Adaptable to site conditions and focused on completing installations within deadlines

Communication

• Clear and confident communicator across multiple formats
• Maintains effective contact with managers, supervisors and clients

Organisation

• Plans and organises work effectively
• Maintains van audits and equipment records

Customer service

• Delivers a positive installation experience
• Keeps client needs in mind throughout the project

Health & safety

• Positive attitude toward safety
• Ensures compliance and promotes safe practices on site

Teamwork

• Collaborates with colleagues to achieve shared goals
• Respects others’ input and supports team development

Continuous improvement

• Open to new ideas and process improvements
• Seeks ways to enhance service, safety and quality

Please note that proof of qualifications will be required upon application

• NGSWA qualification (Streetworks)
• CPCS/NPORS 360 Excavator (below 10 tonne)

This role is UK wide therefore up to four nights working away will be required.

Parkingeye is an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their sex; religious or similar philosophical belief; political opinion; race; age; sexual orientation; or, whether they are married or are in a civil partnership; or, whether they are disabled; or whether they have undergone, are undergoing or intend to undergo gender reassignment.