Operative - 152334

Ringway London; Swindon; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Ringway London is seeking an Operative in Swindon to perform general maintenance tasks including emergency call-outs and winter maintenance activities. Candidates should possess essential skills such as manual handling, emergency first aid, and a current driving license. This permanent full-time position requires 39 hours per week from Monday to Friday. A competitive salary and opportunities for training are available for the right candidate.

Qualifications

• 12+ months experience in relevant field.
• Understanding and applying risk assessments and safe systems of work.
• Ability to operate mini excavator.

Responsibilities

• Carry out general maintenance works with a Chargehand.
• Respond to emergencies during or out of hours on rotas.
• Assist with winter maintenance activities.

Skills

Banksman

Manual Handling

Abrasive Wheels

Emergency First Aid

Safe Dig

Current Driving License

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.

Position

Operative - 152334
Business Unit: 5350 - NH South West
Location: Swindon

Contract Type

Permanent

Hours

Full Time - 39 Monday to Friday

Essential Skills

• Banksman
• Manual Handling
• Abrasive Wheels
• Emergency First Aid
• Safe Dig
• Current Driving License
• CSCS card if client requirement
• Minimum level of everyday behaviour as set out in the company behaviours matrix

Specialist Skills

• Wide range of generalist skills
• Understanding and applying risk assessments and safe systems of work
• Implementing work as set out in specifications
• 12+ months experience
• Potential & interest in obtaining LGV licence
• Training: 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
• Can complete record sheets, paper or electronic
• Can take responsibility for plant and equipment
• Ability to use own initiative
• Responsible for own safety and that of those around them
• Available for emergency and/or winter call outs

Fairness, Inclusion and Respect

Fairness, Inclusion and Respect (FIR) at Ringway is about recognising and celebrating each other’s differences and what they bring to the team. It empowers diversity and ensures equitable opportunity and fair treatment for all current and potential employees.