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£27,711 - £30,060 Pay award pending
Full time 37 hours a week
Rugby Borough Council is dedicated to both Community and Colleague growth. With a focus on wellbeing and personal development, we offer a range of career opportunities where you can take pride in the positive changes you help create. Join an organisation committed to the success of one of the Countrys fastest-growing boroughs and the people who makeitthrive.
About The Role
The Street Scene Team have a great opportunity for a Highways Operative. Youll be undertaking a variety of groundworks and highways work, with a strong emphasis on Tarmacking, digger driving and NRSWA street works.
The working week consists of 37hrs (Monday Friday) with flexibility to work overtime to meet specific demands. Regular working in adverse conditions could be required with the role.
About You
You will need to hold a valid Class 1 HGV licence.
The Street Scene Team Carries Out The Following Works And The Ideal Candidate Will Be Proficient In At Least Several Of These
Excavation / drainage
Tarmacking (hot lay, asphalt / bitumen)
Construction of footpaths / steps
Groundwork
Installation of street furniture
Watercourse clearance & maintenance
Youll need to be able to work easily as a part of a team and use your own initiative when required. Youll need to be polite, courteous, and have a reasonable amount of initiative and independence.
You should be able to work to a very high standard and at an acceptable pace to ensure the customer receives the quality service they expect from our team. A strong focus on health and safety must always be maintained.
Basic IT skills will be required for this role although in house training will be provided.
Applicants are required to provide their own basic tools for this position and a full valid UK driving license is essential.
Benefits
35 days leave (including 8 Bank Holidays and 3 extra days normally applied at Christmas)
Generous Local Government Pension Scheme
Annual leave purchase scheme
Structured Induction Program
Learning and Development opportunities including Future Leaders programmes
Payment of a professional subscription for approved professionals
Family Friendly Policies
Independent Support for your health & wellbeing
Generous compassionate leave
Extra Benefits including Retail Discounts, Cycle to Work scheme and more
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Entry level
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Full-time
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Management and Manufacturing
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Construction
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