Highways Maintenance Specialist

Ringway Jacobs; Ardleigh; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sick pay

Competitive salary

Extra leave

Job summary

Ringway Jacobs is seeking a Skilled Highways Operative to join the Maintenance team at Ardleigh Depot. The role involves hands-on highway maintenance across the Essex network, working outdoors and prioritising safety and quality.

You will deliver a range of skilled activities, attend briefings, complete records, and support apprentices as needed. A UK driving licence is essential, with additional qualifications such as NHSS12 desirable.

Qualifications

• Experience in highway maintenance operations.
• Ability to work outdoors with minimal supervision.
• Knowledge of traffic management practices, including 12A/B.
• Strong communication with colleagues and the public.
• Valid UK driving licence (essential); LGV2 advantageous.
• Mentor and support apprentices as required.
• Commitment to safety and quality in service delivery.

Responsibilities

• Deliver highway maintenance and improvement activities across the Essex network.
• Undertake skilled tasks including carriageway/footway maintenance, drainage, and minor civil works.
• Ensure work is completed safely and to agreed procedures and standards.
• Attend daily briefings and manage risks and controls.
• Complete site records and paperwork accurately.
• Deliver work to required quality and timescales; report safety concerns.
• Manage materials and waste in line with procedures.
• Participate in winter maintenance and emergency response on a rota.

Skills

Highways experience

Outdoor work

Safety focus

Communication skills

Driving license

Education

NHSS12 desirable

Tools

Handheld devices

Job description

Ringway Jacobs is seeking a Skilled Highways Operative to join the Maintenance team at Ardleigh Depot. The role involves hands-on highway maintenance across the Essex network, working outdoors and prioritising safety and quality.

You will deliver a range of skilled activities, attend briefings, complete records, and support apprentices as needed. A UK driving licence is essential, with additional qualifications such as NHSS12 desirable.