Highways Operative

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 and assist with winter maintenance activities as a second man or driver’s mate. Includes apprentices who have fully completed training.

Desirable Skills

• Banksman
• Manual Handling
• Abrasive Wheels
• Emergency First Aid
• Safe Dig
• Current Driving License
• CSCS card (if client requirement)
• Minimum level of everyday behaviour as set out in the company behaviours matrix

Specialist Skills

• Wide range of generalist skills
• Understanding and using risk assessments and safe systems of work
• Ability to understand and carry out work as set out in a specification
• 12+ months experience
• Potential & interest in obtaining LGV licence
• Training in 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

General Competencies

• Team player, prepared to contribute and participate fully in team work
• Prepared to work varying hours to meet business needs
• Willingness to apply skills to a variety of highways jobs, with changing team members
• Prepared to develop and undertake relevant training and qualifications
• Ability to complete record sheets, paper or electronic
• Responsibility for plant and equipment
• Use of own initiative
• Responsibility for own safety and that of others
• Availability for emergency and/or winter call outs

Contract Type

Permanent

Hours

Full Time – 39 hours per week, Monday to Friday

Location

Hertford, Hertfordshire

Other Information

Ringway recognises the importance of equity of opportunity and fair treatment of all employees. We encourage applications from all. If you require reasonable adjustments during the application process, please contact us directly.

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