Highways Operative: Field Maintenance & Emergency Callouts

Ringway London; Guildford; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Ringway London in Guildford is seeking a hands-on Highways Operative to carry out general maintenance and routine works under the supervision of a Chargehand. The role includes responding to emergencies, call-outs, and winter maintenance as needed, with a focus on safety and on-site teamwork.

You will hold a current driving license, CSCS where required, and demonstrate the ability to work in varying hours and adapt to changing site conditions.

Qualifications

• Current Driving License
• CSCS card where required by client
• Minimum level of everyday behaviour as per company matrix

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Generalist skills

Risk assessment

Safe systems of work

Work to specification

12 months+ experience

LGV licence interest

Operate mini excavator

Operate small plant

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

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Highways Operative - 157328

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Highways Operative - 157328

Business Unit: 5106 - Surrey

Location: Guildford

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

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.

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