Operative (Highways Amt)

Application closing date
08/05/2023
- Location
Elland
- Salary
Scale 4, SCP 7-11, £22,369 - £24,054 per annum (plus enhancements for weekends, out of hours standby and winter maintenance if required).
- Package
37 hours per week, permanent contract.
- Job category/type
Council
- Job description**Post Ref: CC539**
- Please note: Priority will be given to at risk applicants from local authority employers. Previous applicants need not apply.- The Green Spaces and Street Scene Service is responsible for maintaining the beautiful borough of Calderdale. This includes looking after our parks and open spaces, play areas, highways, countryside & forestry, and ensuring that the streets are kept clear of litter, public litter bins are emptied, and fly tipping is removed.- We are looking for motivated and forward-thinking individuals to join our service and be part of a team responsible for the maintenance of Calderdale’s highway network. You will carry out work that is directed from highways inspections such as repairs to potholes, paving, kerbs, walling, fencing and drainage. You will also be required to attend emergency out of hours calls, for example, in response to road traffic accidents or incidents of flooding.- You will support the Senior Operatives and be expected to manage your own workload in line with service requirements. You should have strong organisational and interpersonal skills and be competent in working in an outdoor environment carrying out a variety of maintenance tasks.- This is a Calderdale wide role and so it is essential that you have an adaptable approach. You will be expected to work outside of core hours on standby if required. We offer;- A full training and support package
- Use of a work vehicle as required
- Essential PPE (uniform, hi vis jacket, boots, gloves)
- All equipment required to carry out the role
- Generous pension scheme
- 26 days annual leave (increasing to 31 days after 5 years continuous Local Government service) plus 8 statutory holidays-
**Closing Date: 8th May 2023**
- Interviews: w/c 15th May 2023 On 30 January 2019, the Council declared a climate emergency in a bold move to step up its action to tackle climate change. We reserve the right to close vacancies prior to the advertised closing date, an early submission is advised.