Operative - General - 155584

Ringway London; Guildford; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Ringway London is seeking a maintenance worker based in Guildford for a full-time position (40 hours per week). The successful candidate will perform general maintenance tasks, assist with emergencies, and participate in winter maintenance activities. Desirable skills include a variety of technical certifications and licenses.

This permanent role emphasizes teamwork and providing flexible working arrangements to support work-life balance.

Qualifications

• 12 months+ experience in a maintenance role.
• Ability to apply a wide range of generalist skills.
• Understanding of risk assessments and safety systems.

Responsibilities

• Perform general maintenance works and operations.
• Assist with winter maintenance as a second man or driver’s mate.
• Respond to emergencies and call outs during or out of hours.

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.

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 - 40 - Monday to Friday

Location

Guildford

Business Unit

5106 - Surrey

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. 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, including working from home, to enable employees to balance their working life with other priorities.