Highways Operative: Maintenance & Incident Response

Lbbd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Barking & Dagenham is seeking a Highways Operative to undertake maintenance and repairs across the borough, supporting the DSO Operations Team Leader. You will ensure tickets are closed and systems updated daily, and assist with incidents and street works removals as required.

You will bring a practical background in highways with multitasking ability, problem solving, and strong communication to coordinate with public, private and community partners across London.

Qualifications

• Education in Maths and English with ability to understand written/verbal instruction.
• Experience using an iPad for job tasks.
• Some experience in a Highways environment with hands-on multi-tasking and prioritising workloads.

Responsibilities

• Undertake highways maintenance and repairs to support the DSO Operations Team Leader.
• Ensure all works tickets are completed and electronic systems updated daily.
• Assist in incidents (fires, road traffic collisions) and clearance of trees or street furniture.
• Support winter services and grit timetable to meet statutory obligations.

Skills

Maths & English

iPad experience

Highways environment

Multi-agency working

Strong communication

Resilience under pressure

Tools

iPad

Job description

Barking & Dagenham is seeking a Highways Operative to undertake maintenance and repairs across the borough, supporting the DSO Operations Team Leader. You will ensure tickets are closed and systems updated daily, and assist with incidents and street works removals as required.

You will bring a practical background in highways with multitasking ability, problem solving, and strong communication to coordinate with public, private and community partners across London.