Highways Gangers

6 months ago

Derby, United Kingdom Derby City Council Full time

Job description


We are looking for a skilled, experienced Highways Gangers to join our busy Highways Maintenance Operations team based in central Derby.

The role of a highway ganger with be challenging and rewarding one. You will be required to lead a team of operatives on site and direct them in their daily duties. You should be able to encourage, mentor, direct them in their duties as well as your own. You must be flexible enough to carry out reactive, programmed maintenance as well as larger civil scheme delivery, within the public highway with minimal supervision.

You will need detailed working knowledge and experience relating to highway build, engineering, maintenance techniques and materials along with experience of the New Roads and Streetworks Act 1991.

You will need experience in carrying out highway maintenance work including pothole repairs, patching, resurfacing, drainage works, major refurbishment schemes, setting out, establishing levels, kerbing, repairing signs and barriers, responding to emergencies and winter maintenance works a current driving licence and willingness to working outside in all weather conditions are essential.

What you will get in return:

Working at a fantastic location for an established employer this will be an exciting opportunity for the right candidates to join an already strong Highways Maintenance team. You will get the opportunity to learn new techniques, and further your skills and career within the service.

• Unbeatable Training package which will includes:
- HGV/LGV qualification cat C,
- Streetworks Operative Qualification
- Construction skill and certification scheme accreditation
- Career progression through our fully funded apprenticeship program
• You will get 27-day paid holiday entitlement which will rise to 32-day annual leave after five years of service.
• You will become a member of the Local government pension scheme.
• You will have the opportunity to earn overtime through weekend working, out of hours callout and Gritting duties at an enhanced rate + standby payment
• Full PPE and Uniform


What you need to do now:
For an informal chat about the post

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