Highway Operative

7 months ago


Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom Capita Full time

Capita are looking for Highways Operatives to join our successful team. The main focus of the role will be working on all types of Civil Engineering projects across North Tyneside. The projects are not only exclusive to typical adopted highway works but will include bespoke maintenance and capital delivery across our busy network. We are looking for individuals with a can do attitude and enjoy problem solving.

**Job title**:
Highway Operative

**Job Description**:
Becoming a **Highways Operative **will give you the opportunity to work in the North Tyneside area on highway maintenance works. Working as part of a 2-man gang with a Roadworker. Working from a pickup based out of a depot or starting on site

**What you will be doing**:

- Undertake a range of advanced Highways tasks e.g. kerb laying, block paving, flag laying, laying concrete, drainage and all natural stone products.
- Undertake traffic management associated with highway functions.
- Be responsible for the identification of underground services during the execution of highway duties.
- Use a variety of construction plant and tools
- Use transport tools and materials and drive allocated vehicles and light plant as required, undertaking appropriate daily checks and maintaining appropriate records.
- Receive, process and update work records in relation to highway maintenance and construction.

**What we’re looking for**:
**Essential**:

- CSCS Card
- NRASWA
- Must have worked on Highway Maintenance schemes
- Full Driving Licence

**Desirable**:

- Mini excavator ticket
- HGV Licence
- IT Skills

**About Local Government Services**

At Government Services, we’re transforming the way governments and local councils serve the public. We’re using technology, innovation and domain knowledge to improve services and deliver savings. Our teams are answering 30,000 emergency service calls every day and our Ultra Low Emissions Zone is helping Londoners breath cleaner air. Join us and discover better as you keep the country running smoothly.

You’ll get the chance to follow your chosen career path anywhere in Capita. You’ll be joining a network of 63,000 experienced, innovative and dedicated individuals across multiple disciplines and sectors. There are countless opportunities to learn new skills and develop in your career, and we’ll provide the support you need to do just that. Our purpose is to create a better outcome for you.

**What’s in it for you?**
- A competitive basic salary
- 23 days holiday (rising to 25 after 2 years’ service and 27 after 5 years) with the opportunity to buy extra leave
- Company matched pension, life assurance, a cycle2work scheme, 15 weeks’ fully paid maternity, adoption and shared parental leave and plenty more
- Voluntary benefits designed to suit your lifestyle - from discounts on retail and socialising, to health & wellbeing, travel and technology

**What we hope you’ll do next**:
We’re an equal opportunity employer, which means we’ll consider all suitably qualified applicants regardless of gender identity or expression, ethnic origin, nationality, religion or beliefs, age, sexual orientation, disability status or any other protected characteristic. We recruit and develop our people based on merit and their passion for creating better outcomes, and we’re committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

**Location**:
Newcastle Upon Tyne
,

United Kingdom

**Time Type**:
Full time

**Contract Type**:
Permanent



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