Highways Operative

Ringway London; Dacorum; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Ringway London is seeking a Highways Operative for a permanent full-time position in Dacorum, UK. The role requires carrying out a wide range of routine and cyclical works, responding to emergencies, and assisting with winter maintenance.

Candidates should possess strong skills in areas like manual handling and emergency first aid, and ideally hold relevant qualifications like NVQ2 and an HGV licence. The position supports a variable shift pattern and emphasizes safety and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Minimum level of everyday behaviour as set out in the company behaviours matrix.
• Generally hold 18 months+ experience.
• Able to carry out basic safety, quality and environmental audits and risk assessment.

Responsibilities

• Carry out routine or cyclical works and operations.
• Respond to emergencies and call outs during or out of hours.
• Assist with winter maintenance.

Skills

Banksman

Manual Handling

Abrasive Wheels

Emergency First Aid

Safe Dig

Current Driving Licence

CSCS card

NRSWA

Traffic management

Education

NVQ2

HGV licence

Tools

180 degree JCB

PDA

Job description

Highways Operative - Basic Skill Level with HGV

Business Unit: 5079 - NH East

Location: Hemel Hempstead

Summary

To carry out a wide range of routine or cyclical works and operations. Where required, to respond to emergencies and call outs during or out of hours, and assist with winter maintenance.

Desirable Skills

• Banksman
• Manual Handling
• Abrasive Wheels
• Emergency First Aid
• Safe Dig
• Current Driving Licence
• CSCS card if client requirement
• Minimum level of everyday behaviour as set out in the company behaviours matrix
• NRSWA
• Relevant TM 12/a/b/c/d

Specialist Skills

• All skills and experience for Basic Skill level PLUS
• Able to carry out basic safety, quality and environmental audits and risk assessment
• Able to understand and carry out work as set out in a specification
• Able to take responsibility for traffic management
• Generally hold 18 months+ experience
• NVQ2
• HGV licence
• Use a range of power tools and equipment including 180 degree JCB
• Use of PDA as required
• Able to give clear basic instructions
• OR specialist skills in one of the following: Specialist driving / gully emptying / LGV Winter / VRS (basic) / TM 12 a, b, c or d / Dealing with the public / NVQ2 Winter - 6159

General Competencies

• Prepared to participate fully in team work
• Prepared to work varying hours to meet the needs of the business
• Willingness to apply skills to a variety of tasks, with changing team members, providing support to others
• Prepared to develop and undertake relevant training and qualifications
• Able to complete record sheets, paper or electronic
• Able to take responsibility for plant, equipment and vehicle defect inspections
• To understand and be responsible for their own safety and that of others
• To be available for emergency and/or winter call outs
• Able to manage others, taking responsibility for the organisation of specific jobs

Contract Type

Permanent

Hours

Full Time - 40 hours, Variable Shift Pattern

Fairness, Inclusion and Respect

Ringway is committed to equity of opportunity and fair treatment of all current and potential employees. Should you require any reasonable adjustments to be made as part of the application process, please contact us directly.