Skilled Streetmason

JT Recruit Ltd; Leicester; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

City Highways seeks a Streetmason Improver (Gr 4) or Skilled Streetmason (Gr 5) to support highway maintenance and development works in Leicester. Duties include paving, drainage and general labour on-site, with potential progression.

Candidates should hold NRSWA/Streetworks and CSCS cards (or commit to obtaining within 6 months), possess a full UK driving licence, and be willing to work standby shifts. Training and progression opportunities are available.

Qualifications

• NRSWA/Streetworks Ticket is required or willing to obtain within 6 months.
• CSCS Health & Safety Card required.
• Full UK driving licence and ability to drive LGV vehicles preferred.

Responsibilities

• Construct and maintain highway and drainage features to specs.
• Lay paving materials and perform associated roadworks.
• Carry out general manual labour and labouring tasks on highways, sewers and watercourses.

Skills

Banksman duties

Plant operation

Roadworks

Team supervision

Manual labour

Education

NRSWA/Streetworks Ticket

CSCS Health & Safety Card

Full UK driving licence

LGV licence

First Aider

Health & Safety Training Certification

Job description

My client is looking to appoint a Streetmason Improver (Gr 4) or Skilled Streetmason (Gr 5) if experience warrants the higher level). This job role is required to support City Highways in undertaking their daily highway maintenance and development works.

Duties

• Undertake a range of activities relating to the construction and maintenance of highway and drainage features such as roads, footpaths and drains to the required specification.
• Lay to precise line and level natural and pre-cast paving materials such as slabs, kerbs, blocks, granite setts, etc. Undertake associated highway construction works including bituminous and concrete carriageway construction and the installation / maintenance of drainage features.
• Undertake general manual/labouring tasks involved in the construction, maintenance and repair of highways, sewers, and watercourses.
• Undertake ‘Banksman’ duties by supervising excavators and vehicles.
• Operate powered tools, minor plant, and machines.
• Drive, clean and perform routine maintenance (e.g., oil, water, tyres, body checks etc.) of vehicles and tractors with simple attachments.
• Liaise with residents, pedestrians, and car drivers to explain works and the traffic/pedestrian arrangements. In residential areas this may involve moving cars and discussing/agreeing access arrangements.
• Train and develop lesser skilled operatives, including trainees and apprentices.
• Support wider service needs as required by undertaking duties outside normal role e.g., activities associated with Roadworking/Drainage/ Logistics/Traffic Management.
• Work on the out of hours standby rota throughout the year (typically every 4-5 weeks for a one-week period).

Experience

• Extensive knowledge of construction/highway works construction specifications, materials, compaction, and workmanship requirements.
• Holder of the following qualifications or committed to obtaining them within 6 months of commencement in post:
• New Roads & Streetworks Act accreditation (NRSWA/ Streetworks Ticket).
• CSCS (Construction Skills Certification Scheme) Health & Safety Certificate/ Card.
• Holder of all or any of the following qualifications:
• Relevant plant operator certification/ cards, e.g., 180/ 360-degree excavator, dumper, roller, forklift etc.
• Full valid UK driving licence.
• Ability to drive LGV vehicles.
• Relevant Health & Safety Training Certification.
• Accredited First Aider.
• Good understanding of the important principles of:
• Risk management
• Customer service
• Equalities and diversity