Highways Operative
We are currently recruiting Highways Operative for our our client in Somerset.
* Collecting recycling and waste from over 100,000 homes and commercial businesses across North Somerset and the wider area
* Managing Household Waste Recycling Centres at Backwell, Portishead and Weston along with two Waste Transfer Stations in Weston.
* Maintaining 1,100km of North Somerset highways including surface repairs, winter maintenance, gully management, drainage and kerbing repairs, signage and linemarking, and 24/7 emergency response services.
* HGV Driver and mobile plant training, vehicle servicing and maintenance, event cleaning and other environmental and highway maintenance specialisms to commercial businesses
We are currently seeking an experienced Highway/Construction operate to join our client at their highways division located at Sandford. You will be a part of a 2/3-person team to carry out a range of services including kerbing, hot & cold lay patching, erecting & dismantling fencing and signage. Also, to become a member of the Winter Maintenance on call team for the winter season.
What youll be doing:
* Carrying out assigned tasks safely, efficiently, and on schedule, reporting any issues to the supervisor or chargehand.
* Being available for emergency and winter standby as required by the business.
* Traveling to various locations across the county to perform tarmac work, white works, gully repairs, and other duties as needed.
* Operating a range of plant and equipment.
* Conducting daily risk assessments, pre-site inspections, and vehicle checks.
* Installing and maintaining signage, lighting, and safety barriers.
* Taking responsibility for the upkeep and maintenance of vehicles, plant, and equipment.
* Working flexible shifts, including both day and night shifts.
* Having the opportunity to upskill and train as a professional driver through our in-house Driver Training Academy.
The idealHighways Operativecandidate will have:
* To hold either a CSCS card/NPORS/SSSTS or equivalent
* To hold a current UK driving licence with no more than 6 penalty points
* To have experience in highways/construction industry
* Willing to take on additional training
* Flexible working approach
* IT literate
What we offer:
* Weekly Pay
* Temp to Perm for the right person
* Ongoing progression
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