Highways Operative – Plymouth

TN United Kingdom; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking dedicated Highways Operatives to join their hardworking team in Plymouth. This role involves performing essential highway repairs, utilizing technology for data recording, and operating necessary plant and equipment. Candidates should possess a clean driving license and a CSCS card, demonstrating a commitment to health and safety standards. This temporary position offers the potential for permanent employment, along with competitive pay and benefits, making it an exciting opportunity for those looking to make a meaningful impact in their community.

Benefits

Accrued Holiday Pay

Weekly Pay

No Umbrella Fees

Qualifications

• Ability to perform various highway repairs and maintenance tasks.
• Strong commitment to health and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Perform highway repairs including patching and resurfacing.
• Utilize technology to record safety data and maintenance activities.

Skills

Highway Repairs

Communication Skills

Health and Safety Standards

Manual Work

Education

CSCS Card

HGV License

Tools

Tablets/Apps for Data Recording

Job description

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Our clients are seeking dedicated Highways Operatives to join their hardworking team in Plymouth.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Perform highway repairs including Patching, Resurfacing, Potholes, Drainage, Footways, and general highway maintenance as part of a team.
2. Utilize technology (tablets/apps) to record safety data and maintenance activities.
3. Operate plant and equipment as trained, necessary for daily tasks.
4. Manage vehicles, plant, and materials responsibly.
5. Provide guidance and supervision to less experienced team members when appropriate.
6. Hold a clean driving license; some points accepted.
7. Maintain a strong commitment to Health and Safety standards.
8. Possess good communication skills, basic literacy, and numeracy.
9. Be capable of manual work outdoors in all weather conditions.
10. Hold a CSCS Card and an HGV license.
11. Note: NRSWA accreditation and Lantra 12D operative accreditation are desirable but not essential.

Rate of Pay:

• Overtime paid at 150% after 40 hours.
• Positions are PAYE, with benefits including accrued holiday pay from day one, weekly pay, and no umbrella fees.
• Standard deductions for tax and National Insurance will be applied, as shown on your payslip.

This is a temporary role with the potential to become permanent in the future.