Highways Operative

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

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Job summary

Ringway London is looking for a Highways Operative in Milton Keynes. The role involves carrying out routine operations and responding to emergencies. Candidates should have an HGV licence and NVQ2, along with various desirable skills such as Manual Handling and Emergency First Aid. This is a permanent, full-time position with a variable shift pattern, supporting flexible work arrangements and a commitment to fairness and respect in the workplace.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Carry out a wide range of routine or cyclical works and operations.
• Respond to emergencies and call outs during or out of hours.
• Assist with winter maintenance and manage others for specific jobs.

Skills

Banksman

Manual Handling

Abrasive Wheels

Emergency First Aid

Safe Dig

Current Driving Licence

CSCS card if client requirement

NRSWA

Education

HGV licence

NVQ2

Tools

Power tools

180 degree JCB

PDA

Job description

Highways Operative - Basic Skill Level with HGV

Business Unit: 5079 – NH East

Location: Milton Keynes

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 12A/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 hrs – Variable Shift Pattern

Fairness Inclusion & 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.