HGV Highways Operative

Paramount Personnel; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency in the UK is seeking an HGV Highways Operative to join a dedicated team in Plymouth. The role involves working on various highways repair tasks and requires a clean driving license and safety commitment. Candidates should be able to perform manual work outdoors and possess a CSCS Card. Salary ranges between £13.00-£13.50 per hour, based on experience, with benefits from day one as PAYE positions.

Benefits

Accrued Holiday Pay

Pension contributions

Weekly Pay

Qualifications

• Must hold a clean driving license to operate vehicles.
• Commitment to health and safety practices essential.
• Ability to conduct manual labor outdoors regardless of weather conditions.

Responsibilities

• Work as part of a team on highways repairs and maintenance.
• Use tablets/apps to enter safety data and maintenance records.
• Drive and operate equipment as needed for daily tasks.
• Supervise and direct less experienced operatives when necessary.

Skills

Clean driving License

Commitment to Health and Safety

Good communication skills

Ability to undertake manual work outdoors

CSCS Card

Job description

HGV Highways Operative - Plymouth

Our clients are looking for a Highways Operative to join their hardworking dedicated team in Plymouth.

Key Responsibilities

• Work as part of a team undertaking Highways repairs, ranging from Patching, Resurfacing, Potholes, Drainage, Footways and General Highway Maintenance.
• Use technology (tablets/apps) to input safety data and maintenance records.
• Drive/operate plant and equipment where trained, necessary for the day to day tasks set.
• Take responsibility for vehicles/plant/materials in your charge.
• Where appropriate provide direction/supervision of the work to less experienced operatives.

Essential Skills

• Clean driving License.
• A commitment to Health and Safety.
• Good communication skills and basic literacy and numeracy.
• Ability to undertake a high level of manual work and work outdoors in all weathers.
• CSCS Card.

Desirable Skills

• Highways experience.
• HGV licence.
• New Roads and Street Works (NRSWA).
• Operative Accreditation Lantra 12d.
• Winter Works.

Rate of Pay

£13.00-£13.50 per hour depending upon experience. These will be PAYE positions so you will benefit from accrued Holiday Pay from day one, Pension contributions (after a qualifying period), Weekly Pay. No Umbrella payments or fees; only Tax and National Insurance deductions will be shown on your payslip.

Employment Details

This is a temporary role, but there is a possibility this could become permanent in the future. To apply for this role please send your CV to [e-mail] or call 0345 241 1000 for more information.

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