Senior Highways and Drainage Operative

3 weeks ago

Reading, United Kingdom Reading Borough Council Full time

Job description

We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated individual to undertake a variety of work such as the repair and maintenance of roads, footways and drainage, road lining, construction of vehicle crossings and minor traffic islands throughout the Borough.

We seek the best talent from the widest pool of people as diversity and inclusion is the key to our success. Reading Borough Council is a Disability Confident Employer and is committed to the recruitment and continued employment of people with disabilities.

**About the role**

Reporting to the Highways and Drainage Works Manager your main duties will include the tarmacking, kerbing, paving and drainage repairs of local highways within the Borough. You will also be responsible for the installation of street furniture and the daily preparation of the vehicles and plant.

You’ll be part of a team that relies on each individual to play their part to the best of their ability. As well as the colleagues that you work closely with every day, you’ll also be part of Team Reading, playing your personal part in making Reading a successful and vibrant place. Our vision is to ensure that Reading realises its potential as a great place to live, work and play, and that everyone shares the benefits of this success. Our values and behaviours guide how we will achieve this:
**Work Together as one team** - champion and inspire a culture which ensures that all employees across the organisation work together to provide excellent outcomes for Reading

**Drive Efficiency** - create an environment in which resources are used efficiently and employees’ skills are developed and used effectively

**Be Ambitious** - aspire to deliver excellence and inspire and support others to reach their potential

**Make a Difference to Reading** - inspire a culture in which the customer is the focus and where change is welcomed as an opportunity

**About you**

As a Senior Operative you will lead a small team and will need to have considerable experience of carrying out this type of work. You will also hold a valid Street Works Qualification (NRSWA register) and demonstrate technical knowledge of vehicles and various plants and hold an LGV class 2 licence.

**Our offer**

We offer a supportive environment to grow and develop your career with the opportunity to put your ideas across. Innovation and ambition is strongly encouraged, and you’ll get a great feel for that working in our friendly and collaborative environment.

A competitive salary alongside a range of benefits including:

- Generous holiday entitlement - 24 days holiday each year plus bank holidays - rising to 32 days after 10 years' service, with the option to buy additional leave
- A wide range of flexible working opportunities
- Modern working environment at Bennet Road, Reading
- Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)
- Life Assurance - three times your annual salary (for members of the LGPS)
- Season Ticket Loan - a loan to help with the cost of your rail or bus journey, to and from work
- Lease car salary sacrifice scheme allowing you to lease a brand new, greener car for three years. The monthly fee includes insurance, servicing and road tax

Closing Date: 3rd April 2023

Interview Date: TBC

Interview Process: TBC

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