ERT Operative Level 1

Balfour Beatty plc; Greater London; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Smart working (up to 40% where role允许)

25 days annual leave (pro rata)

Pension and share incentive plan

Family friendly policies

Job summary

Balfour Beatty plc is seeking an ERT Level 0 to join the M25 DBFO network based in Denham, Uxbridge. You will assist in incident response, hazard clearance, and routine maintenance across one of Europe’s busiest motorways.

The role operates on a 4-on, 4-off shift pattern with day and night rotations, requiring travel between depots and occasional out-of-area meetings. A valid LGV C license and CSCS card are essential. You’ll contribute to zero-harm goals within a safety-focused team.

Qualifications

• Valid UK driving licence with LGV C (Class 2) entitlement.
• CSCS Operative Card is required.
• Desirable: LGV CE (Class 1) licence and Driver Qualification Card.
• Desirable: TMF/LTMO qualifications and related traffic management credentials.

Responsibilities

• Support incident response on the M25 DBFO network.
• Undertake highway maintenance and minor civil tasks as directed.
• Assist in traffic management and risk assessments per CPS policies.
• Carry out routine vehicle checks and maintain driving records.
• Participate in Winter Service rota and training sessions.

Skills

LGV C license

CSCS Card

UK Driving Licence

Other driving qualifications

Tools

TMF/ LTMO (desirable)

Job description

About the role

Balfour Beattycurrently has an opportunity for aHighways Emergency Response Team (ERT) Level 0to be part of the team that manages and improves one of the busiest motorways in Europe - the M25, based inDenham, Uxbridge.

In this role you will be responsible for assisting in the efficient service delivery of the M25 DBFO Network by undertaking a wide range of incident response, hazard clearance, network maintenance and other tasks as required by Line Manager.

Working Arrangements ERT (shift work, need for travel etc):

• Expected to work on a 4-on, 4-off shift pattern, that rotating equally between 4 day shifts an 4 and night shifts.
• Day shifts are 05:00 to 17:00 including 2x30 minute breaks, night shifts 17:00 to 05:00 including 2x30 minute breaks.
• Reasonable level of travel around M25 network and between depots.
• Travel to meetings, training and works sites outside normal operational area.
• Expected to participate in out of hours call out rotas e.g. Winter Maintenance.

What you'll be doing

• Undertake activities, as instructed, with capabilities to ensure that your area of responsibility is maintained. This will include but not exclusive to: cyclical maintenance, carriageway repairs, soft estate maintenance (eg grassland maintenance), litter picking, sign maintenance, cleansing, safety fence repairs, boundary fence repairs, civil engineering or building tasks of minor remedial nature (eg headwall repair), any other duties allocated by Line Managers.
• Implement Chapter 8 compliant Traffic Management in line with CPS policies, method statements, risk assessments and industry standards.
• Provide accurate and legible written and verbal communication in the form of reports and records as required.
• Use mobile communication/data devices to accurately input data for record purposes to form reports and business records as required.
• Undertake routine vehicle checks and maintain accurate and up to date driving records in line with legislation in accordance with CPS procedures and legislation.
• Taking due care of any CPS property including but not limited to tablets, vehicles and radios.
• Raise awareness of issues which may affect the safe operation of the network and report these as observed.
• Check that Traffic Management signs, equipment and materials are carried on vehicles in line with current Maintenance checklist and are in working order, restock and record and report defects as appropriate.
• Participate in Winter Service rota as required.
• Attend training courses as required.
• Live the Balfour Beatty Values.
• Ensure a relentless focus on Zero Harm.
• Support the delivery of CSUK’s Sustainability activities.

Who we're looking for

Qualifications (Essential):

• UK Driving Licence, minimum category C (LGV Class 2).
• CSCS Operative Card.

Qualifications (Desirable):

• UK Driving Licence, minimum category CE (LGV Class 1).
• Driver Qualification Card.
• 12AB For Static Temporary Traffic Management on High Speed Roads and All Purpose Trunk Road (APTR) network.
• Traffic Management Foreman (TMF) qualification/Lead Traffic Management Operative (LTMO).
• NHSS Sector 2 A/B Fencing qualification – Lead Installer Status (to be appointed by the CPS).
• Appropriate lifting qualification.
• Vehicle Marshall.
• 12AB Impact Protection Vehicle Courses (IPV).

Essential Criteria:

• Successfully pass the Security check as part of recruitment process.
• Successfully pass the annual driving license check.
• Successfully pass pre employment Drug & Alcohol test and further test upon request.

Why work for us

Day in, day out, our teams deliver some of the UK’s most ambitious, exciting and meaningful projects; developing, building and maintaining the vital infrastructure that supports national economies and strengthens communities.

Why join us?

As if contributing to and supporting work that makes life better for millions wasn’t rewarding enough, we offer a full range of benefits too. You’ll have the freedom to shape the package that’s right for you and your life. Here are some of our key benefits:

• Smart working, giving you more flexibility such as staggered start and finish times, with up to 40% remote working, where roles allow.
• 25 days paid annual leave (pro rata)
• Family friendly policies which include 28 weeks full pay for maternity/adoption leave and four weeks full pay for paternity/partners leave
• Pension, share incentive plan, volunteering leave, recognition schemes and much more…

About us

Connect Plus Services (CPS) brings together the collective strength of our parent companies - Balfour Beatty, Atkins and Egis Road Operation UK. With around 600 people, based at eight locations across the M25 network, we work on behalf of Connect Plus and National Highways to manage the operation of the M25 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, from routine maintenance to managing the whole-life requirement of thousands of assets across the network.

Diversity and inclusion

At Balfour Beatty we believe that diversity and inclusion are essential components of any successful, happy workplace. Through our Value Everyone Diversity and Inclusion Strategy and Action Plan, we are growing our diverse workforce and developing our inclusive culture where everyone is able to thrive and reach their full potential, regardless of their identity or background. To find out how we are making this a reality, visit www.balfourbeatty.com/diversityandinclusion

To help and support us with our desired commitment to create an inclusive culture we are members of WISE, enei, Business Disability Forum and the Association for Black and Minority Ethnic Engineers (AFBE). In 2020, we signed the Audeliss and Involve Open Letter to demonstrate our commitment to taking key long term and sustainable actions on Black Inclusion. Balfour Beatty is also a Gold Award holder in the Ministry of Defence 'Employer Recognition Scheme' and actively encourage applications from Armed Forces personnel, veterans and reservists.

As a Disability Confident Employer, we are committed to working with people who have disabilities and long-term health conditions to remove barriers for them in obtaining employment. We are also committed to offering applicants with a disability an interview if they meet the minimum requirements for the role. For more info, visit https://disabilityconfident.campaign.gov.uk/

We are looking to continually improve our resourcing process and ensure that it is fair and inclusive for all. If you have any feedback on the process, please share this with us at [e-mail]