Trainee Roadworker

TN United Kingdom; Grimsby; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Trainee Roadworker to join their dedicated team in Grimsby. This full-time role involves maintaining highways to ensure safety and serviceability for all users. You will be responsible for various tasks, including traffic management, operating specialized vehicles, and maintaining accurate records. The company offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package, including generous leave, life cover, and opportunities for professional development. Join a forward-thinking organization committed to diversity and inclusion, where your contributions will make a real impact in the community.

Benefits

24 days annual leave (+ public holidays)

Life Cover equivalent to 1 times annual salary

Employee discount shopping schemes

Cycle to work scheme

Corporate social responsibility days

Learning opportunities and training

Employee Referral Rewards Scheme

Access to employee networks

24/7 Employee Assistance Program

Mental wellbeing app access

Qualifications

• Demonstrate competency in construction activities; training provided.
• Ability to work outdoors in a physically demanding environment.

Responsibilities

• Erection and removal of traffic management as per safety standards.
• Mixing, laying, and compaction of materials for highway maintenance.

Skills

Construction Competency

Record Keeping

Self-Motivation

Adaptability

Education

City and Guilds Streetworks Operative Accreditation

Driver CPC Qualification

Tools

Highway Vehicles

Compaction Equipment

Masonry Cutters

Floor Saws

Forklift Trucks

Job description

Equans is looking for a Trainee Roadworker to join our team in our North East Lincolnshire Partnership in Grimsby on a permanent basis. This is a full time role working 37.5 hours per week. Overtime may be required. On offer is a salary between £23, £27, depending on experience, and benefits package.

The individual will be part of a team that has responsibility for the maintenance of the highway to ensure it is safe for all users of the network and the wider community, having regard to core objectives of safety, serviceability and sustainability.

What will you deliver?

• Erection and removal of traffic management in accordance with the Safety at Streetworks and Roadworks Code of Practice.
• Driving of highway vehicles and tippers, subject to license, training and competency.
• The safe operation of powered plant and equipment, subject to license, training and competency, such as compaction equipment, masonry cutters, floor saws, breakers, pedestrian operated rollers and all ancillary equipment and tools appropriate to highway operations. Driving of specialist ride on plant, including telescopic handlers and forklift trucks, subject to license, training and competency.
• Mixing, laying, levelling, spreading, compaction of bituminous materials, mortars, cements and concretes.
• Erection, fixing, cleaning and dismantling of highway street furniture including traffic sign posts, non-illuminated signs, guard railing, fencing and nameplates.
• The reconstruction of inspection chambers, catchpits and road gullies and adjustment of gratings, covers and ironwork.
• Accurate completion of records including time sheets, daily work records, vehicle inspection sheets, drivers hours records.
• To deliver all works with compliance to Equans Safety, Health, Environmental & Quality (SHEQ) standards and policies in line with ISO (Health & Safety), (Environmental) & ISO (Quality).

What can we offer you?

On offer is a salary between £22, £27, and benefits package, which includes:

• 24 days annual leave (+ public holidays)
• Life Cover equivalent to 1 times annual salary
• Employee discount shopping schemes on major brands and retailers
• Cycle to work scheme
• 2 corporate social responsibility days per year
• Broad range of learning opportunities, such as professional qualifications, collective/individual training, and personalized support programmes
• Attractive Employee Referral Rewards Scheme
• Access to our growing employee networks including AccessAbility (representing those with physical and mental disabilities), Encompass (representing the LGBTQ+ community), RISE (representing people from ethnic backgrounds), WOMEN TOGETHER (representing women in Equans), Working Parents, and Young Professionals.
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Program and access to mental wellbeing app

Who are we looking for?

• Applicants should preferably be able to demonstrate a level of competency in construction type activities, although training will be provided to suitable applicants.
• Applicants must be prepared to work outdoors in a physically demanding environment and systematically maintain accurate records.
• Applicants must be self-motivated and be able to work unsupervised.
• Applicants must be able to demonstrate a commitment to continuous professional development.
• Flexible to meet the needs of the service including participation in the out of hours emergency rota where required.
• Adaptable to change and new ways of working.
• Applicants should preferably hold Category C driving licence and Driver CPC Qualification and have experience of driving highway tipper vehicles.
• Applicants should preferably hold a City and Guilds Streetworks Operative Accreditation or be trained to Chapter 8 Traffic Signing and Guarding, although training will be provided to suitable applicants.

Who are we?

Equans is a world leader in energy services with nearly , employees working in more than 50 countries, with an annual turnover of over 17 billion euros.

In the UK & Ireland, Equans is a provider of technical, FM, regeneration and energy services with specialist capabilities in smart buildings, green mobility, district & embedded energy and decentralised renewables.

Equans 13, UK & Ireland employees combine these activities to help businesses, public sector organisations and government to embrace the energy transition towards net zero, and also the digital & industrial transitions that are redesigning the way we move, work and live.

Equans is a Bouygues group company.

Whats next?

If this role is of interest to you, please click below to register, apply, and track your progress! A member of our Resourcing Team will review your application and be in touch.

As part of our commitment to better reflect the markets within which we operate, we encourage applications from women, ethnically diverse individuals and people with disabilities, along with all candidates who identify with protected characteristic groups under the Equality Act.

At Equans, we're committed to delivering a culture where everyone's voice is heard and supported. We know the value a diverse workforce creates, delivering better results for our people, customers, and stakeholders. Diversity and inclusion is at the core of what we do; should you join Equans, you'll find a welcoming and open workplace where you're supported and encouraged to be your true self at work.

You’ll also have access to our growing employee networks including AccessAbility (representing those with physical and mental disabilities), Encompass (representing the LGBTQ+ community), RISE (representing people from ethnic backgrounds), WOMEN TOGETHER (representing women in Equans), Working Parents, and Young Professionals.

For this role, you must have evidence of the right to work in the UK. Unfortunately, we are not able to offer a re-location package with this job role. Certain roles may require applicants to undergo a Disclosure check, as noted in the role requirements.

The Equans Resourcing Team supports this job advert. Agency involvement is not required. All related enquiries must come to the resourcing team, not direct to Equans Managers.