Highways Operative - 156293

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

Job summary

Ringway London is seeking a Highways Operative for a full-time position in Stevenage. The role involves general maintenance works, responding to emergencies, and assisting during winter maintenance activities. Candidates should demonstrate a variety of competencies and be prepared for varying hours.

This permanent position requires applicants to have relevant skills such as manual handling and hold a current driving license.

Qualifications

• Minimum level of everyday behaviour as set out in the company behaviours matrix.
• Generally have 12 months+ experience.
• Prepared to develop and undertake relevant training and qualifications.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Banksman

Manual Handling

Abrasive Wheels

Emergency First Aid

Safe Dig

Current Driving License

CSCS card if client requirement

Generalist skills

Ability to operate mini excavator

Job description

Position

Highways Operative – 156293

Location

Stevenage, Hertfordshire

Summary

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

Desirable Skills

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

Specialist Skills

• Apply a wide range of generalist skills
• Understand risk assessments and comply with safe systems of work
• Carry out work as set out in a specification
• Generally have 12 months+ experience
• Potential & interest in obtaining an LGV licence
• Training completed in: General health & safety awareness, Risk assessment awareness, Traffic Management, Use of PDA as required
• Ability to use small plant and equipment
• Ability to operate a mini excavator

General Competencies

• Team player, prepared to contribute and participate fully in teamwork
• Prepared to work varying hours to meet business needs
• Willingness to apply skills to a variety of highways jobs with changing team members
• Prepared to develop and undertake relevant training and qualifications
• Capable of completing record sheets, paper or electronic
• Responsible for plant and equipment
• Uses own initiative
• Understands and is responsible for personal safety and that of others
• Available for emergency and/or winter call outs

Contract Type

Permanent

Hours

Full Time – 39 hours per week, Monday to Friday

Fairness, Inclusion & Respect

Ringway recognises the importance of diversity and equitable opportunity, encouraging job applications from all individuals. We offer flexible working arrangements to support work‑life balance.