Highways Chargehand / Mason Pavior

Salford Council; Salford; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive package

Excellent pension

Opportunities for formal training

Job summary

Salford Council is seeking a dedicated professional to manage construction and repair of local footways and carriageways. The ideal candidate will have strong technical skills, be willing to work outdoors, and take pride in representing the council.

This role includes mentoring trainees, overcoming practical challenges, and ensuring successful delivery of projects. A full UK driving licence is required, and advantageous for those with HGV experience.

The position offers opportunities for training and skill development within the community.

Qualifications

• Proven practical/technical skills and previous track record of successful project delivery.
• Competent in operation of associated tools and equipment.
• Experience working with the public.

Responsibilities

• Manage construction, repair, and refurbishment of footways and carriageways.
• Order materials and complete necessary paperwork.
• Mentor Highways Maintenance Trainees/Apprentices.

Skills

Practical skills

Technical skills

Problem-solving

Construction accreditations

Communication skills

Ability to work outdoors

Tools

iPads

Digital mapping apps

Job description

Why join us in Highways Construction?

• The feeling of pride in a job well done.
• Seeing the difference your practical skills make to local streets and communities.
• Playing your part in ensuring Salford is a safer, better place to live, work and grow up.
• Being part of a team out who look out for each other, out on the streets.
• Variety in your daily work and tasks.
• The chance to use your initiative and think on your feet the sense of satisfaction from being a problem solver.
• The right tools for the job, including iPads and digital mapping apps.
• Opportunities to gain new skills and qualifications through formal training and on-the-job experience.
• Competitive package including excellent pension.

Your role

• Manage and control the construction, repair and refurbishment of new footways and carriageways and associated works.
• Ensure permanent reinstatement to bituminous and modular paved areas.
• Carry out and direct in the taking up, storing, safe handling and laying of pre-cast concrete, kerbing, sett paving, block paving and other paving works and removal of any waste.
• Laying out of the full range of bituminous macadam binder course and surface course.
• Install a variety of street furniture, guard rails, bollards, sign poles, public seating and litter bins and ironwork.
• Undertake and lead on the setting out of Civil Engineering Works.
• Act as mentor/chaperone to develop Highways Maintenance Trainees/Apprentices.
• Order materials and complete paperwork, i.e. time sheet, plant and equipment sheets.
• Work around practical problems and unexpected challenges using your initiative to fix problems and get the job done.

Your profile

• Proven practical/technical skills and with a track record of delivering the intended goals/outcomes successfully.
• Competent in the operation of all associated tools, plant and equipment with construction accreditations.
• Able to interpret plans and engineering instructions/information.
• Experience of working with the public whilst on official duties.
• Willingness and ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions.
• A desire to gain new skills.
• Previous experience of working to deadlines.
• A sense of pride in being a visible representative of the council working to improve the local community.
• A full UK driving licence. If you can already drive an HGV that’s a massive plus, and we also have training opportunities for interested, capable drivers.

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Please note that Salford City Council is currently unable to provide visa sponsorship for any role, as no Certificates of Sponsorship are available. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK without sponsorship.

Please note, this job can be closed at any time if we fulfil the role.