Highways Operative

Ringway London; Guildford; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Ringway is seeking a Highways Operative in Guildford for permanent, full-time work on a variety of maintenance tasks, supported by a Chargehand. The role involves completing routine and cyclical works, responding to emergencies, and joining winter maintenance activities as needed.

You should have at least 12 months' experience in general highways work, a driving licence, and CSCS where required. The role requires flexibility to work on shifts and be ready for on-call rotas.

Qualifications

• 12+ months experience in general highways work.
• Current Driving Licence where required by client.
• CSCS card if client requirement.
• Willingness to work varying hours and respond to emergencies.

Responsibilities

• Carry out general maintenance works under the Chargehand on a wide range of routine and cyclical tasks.
• Respond to emergencies and call-outs during or out of hours on rota.
• Assist with winter maintenance activities as second man or driver's mate.

Skills

Banksman

Manual Handling

Abrasive Wheels

Emergency First Aid

Safe Dig

Driving Licence

CSCS Card

Behaviour Matrix

Tools

Small Plant

Mini Excavator

Job description

To carry out general maintenance works and operations, working with a Chargehand, undertaking a wide range of routine and cyclical works. To respond to emergencies and call outs during or out of hours on rotas as required and assist with winter maintenance activities as a second man or driver’s mate. Includes apprentices who have fully completed training

Highways Operative

Ringway

Highways Operative - Basic Skill Level

Business Unit: 5106 - Surrey

Location: Guildford

Desirable Skills

• Banksman
• Manual Handling
• Abrasive Wheels
• Emergency First Aid
• Safe Dig
• Current Driving License
• CSCS card if client requirement
• Minimum level of every day behaviour as set out in the company behaviours matrix

Specialist Skills

• To have and be able to apply a wide range of generalist skills
• To understand risk assessments and to assess according to safe systems of work
• To be able to understand and carry out work as set out in a specification
• Generally hold 12 months+ experience
• Potential & interest in obtaining LGV licence
• Undertaken training on: General health & safety awareness / Risk assessment awareness / Traffic Management / Use of PDA as required
• Ability to use small plant and equipment
• Ability to operate mini excavator

General Competencies

• Team player, prepared to contribute and 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 different highways jobs, with changing team members
• Prepared to develop and undertake relevant training and qualifications
• Be able to complete record sheets, paper or electronic
• Be able to take responsibility for plant and equipment
• Ability to use own initiative
• To understand and be responsible for own safety, plus that those around them
• To be available for emergency and/or winter call outs

Contract Type: Permanent

Hours: Full Time - 40 - Monday to Friday

Fairness, Inclusion and Respect

Fairness, Inclusion and Respect (FIR) at Ringway is about recognising and celebrating each other’s differences and what they bring to the team.

Harnessing this diversity and applying the experiences, abilities and unique qualities of individuals will enhance our business; therefore, we commit to equity of opportunity and fair treatment of all current and potential employees and encourage job applications from all.

Should you require any reasonable adjustments to be made as part of the application process please contact us directly.

Ringway recognises the importance of helping our employees balance their work and home life by offering flexible working arrangements across many of our roles which include working from home to enable employees to balance their working life with other priorities.