Operative - 157125

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

Job summary

Ringway London is seeking an Operative to perform general maintenance and operations under a Chargehand, handling a wide range of routine tasks and emergencies. The role includes responding to call-outs, and assisting with winter maintenance as a second man or driver’s mate, with apprenticeship-trained staff included.

The position is permanent, full-time (39 hours, Monday to Friday) at the Stevenage site, with potential to progress through practical training and safety courses to support ongoing

Qualifications

• CSCS card if client requirement.
• Current Driving Licence.
• Minimum level of everyday behaviour as set out in the company behaviours matrix.

Responsibilities

• Carry out general maintenance works and operations.
• Respond to emergencies and call-outs during or out of hours on rotas as required.
• Assist with winter maintenance activities as a second man or driver’s mate.
• Includes apprentices who have fully completed training.

Skills

Banksman

Manual Handling

Abrasive Wheels

Emergency First Aid

Safe Dig

Current Driving Licence

CSCS card

Team player

Willingness to training

Job description

Ringway – Operative 157125

Summary

To carry out general maintenance works and operations, working with a Chargehand, undertaking a wide range of routine and cyclical works. 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

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

Specialist Skills

• Ability to apply a wide range of generalist skills
• Understanding of risk assessments and ability to apply safe systems of work
• Ability to understand and carry out work as set out in a specification
• Generally hold 12+ months experience
• Potential and interest in obtaining LGV licence
• Training undertaken 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
• Ability to complete record sheets, paper or electronic
• Responsibility for plant and equipment
• Use own initiative
• Understand and be responsible for own safety, plus that of those around them
• Availability for emergency and/or winter call‑outs

Contract Type

Permanent

Hours

Full Time – 39 hours, Monday to Friday

Location

Stevenage, Hertfordshire – Business Unit 5049