Highways - Civils, Drainage & Groundworker Operative
5 months ago
**Job purpose**
The range of work will include Drainage, Kerbing, Hard/soft landscaping, Surfacing - Asphalt & Concrete and Setting up TM.
**Location**
Work location will vary between Essex, Suffolk, Cambridge & London.
**Principal Accountabilities**
- Undertake highways maintenance work using a range of tools and equipment, including powered hand tools, minor plant and machinery.
- Ensure all minor construction work is completed in accordance with the required specification and standards.
- Assess the correct approach to carry out tasks in a safe and effective manner, erect and remove appropriate safety signs and barriers in accordance with the Code of Practice, Health and Safety and other relevant legislation.
- Use all materials in accordance with safe working practices, including manual handling and the COSHH regulations.
- Wear the uniform/PPE provided at all times to ensure personal safety and to promote the partnership.
- Reschedule work disrupted due to unforeseen circumstances, such as access, underground cables and inclement weather.
- Maintain good working relationships with the general public and clients.
- Maintain a good working relationship with colleagues to promote the service and enhance and improve service delivery.
- Operate vehicles, plant and equipment strictly in accordance with safe working method statements.
- Carry out vehicle checks and routine maintenance (for example oil and water checks) and cleaning in accordance with agreed procedures.
- Complete accurate work record sheets in accordance with agreed administration procedures.
- React positively and pro-actively to resolve unforeseen issues such as equipment breakdown, unavailability of plant, equipment and materials.
- Complete all jobs within set performance targets and arrange work schedules to meet deadline completion dates.
- You will be required to attend training as set out by the Manager and obtain qualifications in order to fulfil the job specification if not already obtained.
- To work weekends/bank holidays when requested by your line manager to meet Service need.
**Skills, Knowledge and Experience**
**Qualifications**
- Current Driving Licence.
- CSCS
- Plant tickets where necessary
- Streetworks
- SSSTS/SMSTS (Desirable)
**Experience**
- Working within the Highway
- Experience in setting up TM
- Experience in the safe use of Highway maintenance tools, equipment and plant.
- Experience of operations which involve lifting, manual handling and working in constrained situations.
**Skills and Knowledge**
- Good communication skills with ability to deal effectively with members of public
- Working knowledge of Traffic Management and Safety at Roadworks (Chapter 8) (Desirable)
- Highly motivated and organised
- Enthusiastic with a positive outlook
- Able to work effectively as part of a team/with colleagues
- Flexible approach
- Good time keeping
**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent, Freelance
**Salary**: £140.00-£200.00 per day
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- Weekend availability
Work Location: In person
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