Highways Operative - 156295

Ringway London; Kings Langley; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Ringway London is looking for candidates to carry out general maintenance works in Kings Langley. The role involves responding to emergencies, assisting with winter maintenance, and working alongside a Chargehand.

The successful candidate should have at least 12 months of experience, a valid driving licence, and relevant training such as Manual Handling and Emergency First Aid. This is a full-time and permanent position.

Qualifications

• 12 months+ experience in general maintenance works.
• Interest in obtaining LGV licence.
• Training in General health & safety awareness and Risk assessment.

Responsibilities

• Carry out general maintenance works under the supervision of a Chargehand.
• 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 Licence

CSCS card

Job description

Summary

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.

Business Unit

5049 - Hertfordshire

Location

Kings Langley

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

Specialist Skills

• Apply a wide range of generalist skills
• Understand risk assessments and assess according to safe systems of work
• 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
• Understand and be responsible for own safety, plus that of those around them
• Be available for emergency and/or winter call outs

Contract Type

Permanent

Hours

Full time - 39 - Monday to Friday