Highways Maintenance & Winter Response Operative

Powys County Council; Welshpool; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training and skill development

Flexible working

Defined benefit pension

Lease car scheme

Competitive pay

Health & Well Being

Salary sacrifice

Job summary

Powys County Council is seeking a skilled operative to maintain the highway network and operate large goods vehicles as part of the Highways, Transport and Recycling service. The role includes out of hours work for winter maintenance and weather-related challenges.

Candidates should hold a full HGV/LGV (Cat C) licence, have ground works experience and be able to communicate effectively at all levels while working under pressure and in adverse conditions.

Qualifications

• Experience in ground works.
• Underpinning knowledge of plant and equipment used in highway maintenance.
• A full HGV/LGV Licence category C.
• Ability to communicate at all levels.
• Good organisational skills.
• Ability to work alone under pressure in adverse weather.

Responsibilities

• Work as part of a team carrying out highway maintenance.
• React to safety defects.
• Take part in the out of hours service including winter maintenance.
• Carry out vehicle checks and record in driver defect books.

Skills

Ground works

Plant & equipment knowledge

HGV/LGV licence

Communication at all levels

Organisation skills

Work alone under pressure

Job description

Powys County Council is seeking a skilled operative to maintain the highway network and operate large goods vehicles as part of the Highways, Transport and Recycling service. The role includes out of hours work for winter maintenance and weather-related challenges.

Candidates should hold a full HGV/LGV (Cat C) licence, have ground works experience and be able to communicate effectively at all levels while working under pressure and in adverse conditions.