Highways Operative - 157327

Ringway London; Guildford; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Ringway London is seeking a General Maintenance Operative for Guildford to perform a broad range of highway maintenance duties. You will work with a Chargehand on routine and cyclical tasks, and be available for emergencies and out-of-hours call-outs on a rota.

Training and development opportunities are provided, including winter maintenance support. You should hold relevant Lantra and street works qualifications, a driving licence, and CSCS where required.

Qualifications

• Lantra 12D M1,2,5,6 qualification preferred.
• Lantra 12AB qualification preferred.
• IPV/Foreman qualification preferred.
• Street works Unit 01,10 qualification preferred.
• Experience supervising others and on-site training is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Carry out general maintenance and highway works with a Chargehand.
• Respond to emergencies and call outs during or out of hours on rota.
• Assist with winter maintenance activities as second man/driver’s mate.

Skills

Lantra 12D M1,2,5,6

Lantra 12AB

IPV/Foreman

Street works Unit 01,10

Supervise on-site training

Current Driving License

CSCS card

Company behaviours Matrix adherence

General health & safety awareness

Risk assessment awareness

Traffic Management

PDA usage

Small plant operation

Mini excavator operation

Team player

Flexible hours

US/UK roadworks experience

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: 5106 - Surrey

Location: Guildford

Highways Operative - 157327

Desirable Skills

• Lantra 12D M1,2,5,6
• Lantra 12AB
• IPV/Foreman
• Street works Unit 01,10
• Ability to supervise other operatives and provide on-site training

• 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 & 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.