Highways Operative: Flexible Hours & Emergency Response

Ringway; Bedford; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Working from home options

Job summary

Ringway is seeking a dedicated maintenance operative to support general highway works, respond to emergencies on rota, and assist with winter maintenance as needed. You will work under a Chargehand and may operate small plant, with opportunities to pursue an LGV licence.

The role demands a flexible, team‑oriented individual willing to work varying hours and travel to current sites as required.

Qualifications

• General maintenance skills across a range of highway works.
• Ability to understand risk assessments and apply safe systems of work.
• Read and follow work specifications precisely.
• Minimum 12 months+ experience in similar roles.
• Interest in obtaining LGV licence.
• Training in health & safety, risk assessment, traffic management and PDA usage.

Responsibilities

• Carry out general maintenance works and operations with a Chargehand.
• Respond to emergencies and call outs during or out of hours on rota.
• Assist with winter maintenance activities as second man or driver’s mate.
• Apprentices may be involved who have completed training.
• Operate small plant and equipment as required.

Skills

Generalist skills

Risk assessments

Work to specification

12+ months experience

LGV licence potential

Health & safety training

Operate mini excavator

Team player

Self-motivated

Tools

Current Driving Licence

CSCS (client requirement)

Job description

Ringway is seeking a dedicated maintenance operative to support general highway works, respond to emergencies on rota, and assist with winter maintenance as needed. You will work under a Chargehand and may operate small plant, with opportunities to pursue an LGV licence.

The role demands a flexible, team‑oriented individual willing to work varying hours and travel to current sites as required.