Highways Operative

**Job Introduction**:
Are you a **Highways Operative** looking for your next permanent role? If this is you then please read on as we may just have the role for you

Founded in 1968, Griffiths are a sustainable Civil Engineering Contractor that helps connect communities through delivering Road, Rail, Water, and Utilities projects. We pride ourselves on delivering the highest quality projects in a healthy, safe, and sustainable manner to improve people’s everyday lives.

As part of a global business in CRH and a Business Unit of Tarmac PLC, the career opportunities are limitless. We are working hard to create a dynamic and inclusive environment and it’s important that our people come from a variety of different backgrounds.

**Role Responsibility**:
Reporting directly to the Operations Manager, the **Highways Operative **will carry out operational duties as part of the provision of a quality highways and street lighting operational service. You will undertake installation, maintenance and routine work for a full range of highway apparatus and assets.

On a day to day basis, the responsibilities of the **Highways Operative** will include the following (not exhaustive):

- Construction including widening and repairing of roads, cycleways and footways
- Installation and repair of kerbs, edgings, block and flagged paving
- Repairing potholes and cracks in surfacing
- Maintaining roadside verges
- Excavating and reinstating trenches for duct and drainage installation
- Working on the installation and repairs to inspection chambers, road gullies, drainage and ducted systems
- When required, working on excavators, dumpers, rollers and telehandlers
- To work flexibly in the interests of the company including working on other schemes and projects which may be located outside the geographical area of The Isle of Anglesey

**Please note**:

- a requirement of this role is to be on a stand-by/call out rota to attend to emergencies and reactive work outside of normal working hours as required.
- Previous experience of civils works, operating machinery and working on the highway
- A full understanding of utility drawings and the dangers of damaging underground and overhead services
- Experience of being an HGV Class 2 driver and NPORS or City and Guilds qualifications in gritter and snowplough for winter maintenance operations or a willingness and commitment to train for this role
- Willingness and commitment to work out of normal working hours as part of a rota system in all seasons
- Prior experience as a Plant Operator or a willingness and commitment to train for this role as required
- CSCS card

**Why Us**:
For the successful **Highways Operative,** we offer an extensive range of career development opportunities and industry-leading rewards, incentives and benefits:

- Training & Development
- Enhanced holiday entitlement
- Contributory pension scheme
- Access to the Tarmac Reward website with discounts on retailers, holidays, etc.
- Access to our Employee Assistance helpline for free and confidential advice
- Access to join our Employee Communities inc. BAME; LGBTQ+; Working Parents