ERT Operative Level 1

Overview

In this role you ensure ongoing maintenance and safe operation of the network, delivering routine works from road and civil tasks to traffic management. You work within a team and follow CPS policies to manage risks, record data, and support winter service and sustainability goals. You will maintain equipment, raise safety concerns, and contribute to compliant, efficient operations. This is a hands-on role that values safety, reliability, and close collaboration with line managers and cross-functional teams.

Pay / Benefits

• Smart working with flexible start/finish times
• up to 40% remote working (where role allows)
• 25 days annual leave (pro rata)
• maternity/adoption leave with 28 weeks full pay
• pension and share incentive plan
• volunteering leave and recognition schemes

Responsibilities

• Perform cyclical maintenance and minor civil/building tasks (e.g., headwall repair)
• Carry out carriageway and boundary fence repairs; sign maintenance and cleansing
• Implement Chapter 8 compliant Traffic Management per CPS standards
• Input data and generate reports/records using mobile devices
• Conduct routine vehicle checks and maintain driving records per legislation
• Ensure CPS property (devices, vehicles, radios) is secure and functioning
• Identify and report issues affecting safe network operation
• Check and restock Traffic Management signs and equipment; report defects
• Participate in Winter Service rota and attend required training
• Live the Balfour Beatty Values and support CSUK’s Sustainability activities

Key requirements

• UK Driving Licence, category C (LGV Class 2)
• CSCS Operative Card
• pass security checks and annual driving license checks
• pre-employment drug & alcohol test and follow-up testing as required
• Desirable: LGV Class 1 (category CE) and Driver Qualification Card
• TMF/LTMO qualifications and NHSS Sector 2 A/B fencing Lead Installer status
• lifting qualification and Vehicle Marshall credentials
• IPV – 12AB IPV courses
• 12AB for Static Temporary Traffic Management on High Speed Roads and APTR

• safety-conscious
• clear written and verbal communication
• attention to detail
• Traffic Management (Chapter 8)
• risk assessment and method statement adherence
• data input via mobile devices and record-keeping

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