Highways Operative

• To carry out general maintenance works and operations, working with a Chargehand, undertaking a wide range of routine and cyclical works
• To respond to emergencies and call outs during or out of hours on rotas as required
• Assist with winter maintenance activities as a second man or driver’s mate

• Banksman
• Manual Handling
• Abrasive Wheels
• Emergency First Aid
• Safe Dig
• Current Driving Licence
• CSCS card if client requirement
• Minimum level of every day behaviour as set out in the company behaviours matrix
• To have and be able to apply a wide range of generalist skills
• To understand risk assessments and to assess according to safe systems of work
• To be able to understand and carry out work as set out in a specification
• Generally hold 12 months+ experience
• Potential & interest in obtaining LGV licence
• Undertaken training on: General health & safety awareness / Risk assessment awareness / Traffic Management / Use of PDA as required
• Ability to use small plant and equipment
• Ability to operate mini excavator
• Team player, prepared to contribute and participate fully in team work
• Prepared to work varying hours to meet the needs of the business
• Willingness to apply skills to a variety of different highways jobs, with changing team members
• Prepared to develop and undertake relevant training and qualifications
• Be able to complete record sheets, paper or electronic
• Be able to take responsibility for plant and equipment
• Ability to use own initiative
• To understand and be responsible for own safety, plus that of those around them
• To be available for emergency and/or winter call outs

Flexible working arrangements across many of our roles which include working from home to enable employees to balance their working life with other priorities