Highways Operative - 159598

Ringway London; Bedford (IN); Sur place; USD 32 000 - 37 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Ringway London in Bedford is seeking a Highways Operative to join a permanent, full-time team. You will undertake general maintenance works with a Chargehand, support on emergency call-outs, and assist with winter maintenance as a second man or driver’s mate. Apprentices who have completed training are included.

Based in Bedford, the role offers hands-on field work across multiple sites, with opportunities to develop skills through in-house training and progression within Ringway.

Qualifications

• Banksman and manual handling skills required.
• Experience with abrasive wheels and emergency first aid.
• Current driving license and CSCS card if required by client.
• Willingness to undertake training and qualifications.
• Experience with small plant and mini excavator is desirable.

Responsabilités

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

Connaissances

Banksman

Manual Handling

Abrasive Wheels

Emergency First Aid

Safe Dig

Current Driving License

CSCS card

LGV licence potential

Health & Safety training

PDA usage

Small plant

Mini excavator

Description du poste

Highways Operative - 159598

Business Unit: 5079 - NH East

Location: Bedford

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

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 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 - Variable Shift Pattern

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.