Highways Maintenance Skilled Operative

Reporting to the Highways Supervisor, you will work collaboratively within your team as a Highways Maintenance Skilled Operative to achieve the best possible commercial outcomes for our projects. You will also play a key role in managing any challenge processes initiated by JB Riney’s clients.

Responsibilities

• Carrying out reactive and planned maintenance tasks such as pothole repairs, patching, kerbing, drainage works, and minor civils
• Undertaking emergency and out-of-hours call‑out work on a rota basis
• Participating in winter service operations, including salting and snow clearance using HGV gritting vehicles
• Operating plant and machinery including mini diggers in accordance with CPCS certification
• Ensuring all works are carried out in accordance with relevant legislation, standards, and safety procedures
• Setting out temporary traffic management in line with NRSWA requirements
• Completing required documentation including risk assessments, job records, and vehicle checks
• Maintaining good communication with supervisors, team members, and members of the public

Qualifications

• Valid HGV licence (Category C) and Driver CPC Card
• NRSWA Operative Card (Units including Signing, Lighting & Guarding; Excavation; and Reinstatement)
• CPCS Card for mini digger (excavator below 10 tonnes)
• Previous experience in highways maintenance or civil engineering works
• Flexible and willing to participate in a standby rota for emergency and winter maintenance
• Strong awareness of Health & Safety and safe site working practices
• Ability to carry out physically demanding outdoor work in all weather conditions

Desirable Skills

• Traffic Management (LANTRA) certification
• First Aid at Work certificate
• Experience working on contracts within London boroughs or other urban environments
• Knowledge of using handheld digital recording tools or tablets

Benefits

• Bonus scheme
• Enhanced holiday entitlement
• Contributory pension scheme
• Access to the Tarmac Reward website with discounts on retailers, holidays, etc.
• Access to Employee Assistance helpline for free and confidential advice
• Access to employee communities (REACH, Religious, Ethnic, Cultural Heritage, LGBTQ+, Parents & carers, Ability, Wellbeing, Female voice and menopause)
• Training and development opportunities

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