Operative - 156430

Ringway London; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Ringway is seeking an Operative to perform general highway maintenance and related tasks. The role involves working with a Chargehand on routine and cyclical works, plus responding to emergencies and winter maintenance as needed. Apprentices who have completed training are included in the scope of the position.

It requires a Banksman role, current driving licence, and CSCS where applicable, with a willingness to work varying hours. Permanent contract and full-time hours are offered.

Qualifications

• Banksman and safety-related tasks as listed in the job description.
• Abrasive Wheels andEmergency First Aid are required where applicable.
• Carrying out Safe Dig operations and holding a current driving licence where needed.
• CSCS card should be held if a client requires it.
• Adherence to the company behaviours matrix and daily conduct standards.
• Potential interest in LGV licence; training may be provided.

Responsibilities

• Carry out general maintenance works and operations with a Chargehand.
• Respond to emergencies and call-outs during or out of hours on rotation.
• Assist with winter maintenance activities as second man or driver’s mate.
• Complete routine and cyclical works and maintain records.

Skills

Banksman

Abrasive Wheels

Emergency First Aid

Safe Dig

Driving Licence

CSCS

Behavioural standards

Team player

Flexible hours

Adaptability

Record keeping

Plant & equipment

Safety awareness

Job description

Operative - 156430

Ringway

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

Required Skills

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

Desirable Skills

• Banksman
• Manual Handling
• Abrasive Wheels
• Emergency First Aid
• Safe Dig
• 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 - 39 - 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.