No. of Vacancies: 1
Location: 195 Chestergate, Stockport SK3 0BQ
Salary: £26,403 per annum
Hours: 37 hours per week
4 on 4 off (07:00 - 17:00)
Contract Type: Permanent
At Totally Local Company an opportunity has arisen for a Highways Operative who possess' a professional demeanour, sound judgement and integrity to join our Highways team
General
* We need experienced individuals to join our team carrying out repairs to Stockport's highways and footways, ideally you will have worked in a team, be self motivated and be proficient in the following areas
* You'll safely carry out repairs and improvements to a variety of built environment infrastructure such as modular paving, kerb installation, bituminous macadam laying, concreting, pipe laying, hard and soft landscaping including drainage repair, excavation and shoring.
* You'll be aware of and have working knowledge and application of design drawings, specifications and civil engineering techniques.
* You'll apply safe methods of working through the use of personal protective equipment, correct manual handling, use of small plant and equipment such as excavators, roller/breaker, compaction equipment, dumpers, motorised circular saws and other highways related equipment.
* You'll apply and abide by Health & Safety at Work Act, Road Traffic Act and apply safe methods of working by to all activities.
Skills Knowledge and Expertise
* You'll demonstrate competency in working on minor civil engineering projects in a built and operational environment
* You'll demonstrate health and safety awareness and how it's applied to a project
* You'll demonstrate operational record keeping including accidents, near misses, delivery notes, requisition notes and safe methods of working
* You'll hold an NVQ Level 2 or above in Construction Operations or be able to work towards gaining the NVQ
* You'll demonstrate working knowledge of design specifications and drawings in an operational environment
* You'll have working knowledge of Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH)
* You'll demonstrate training and certification in the use of small plant e.g. circular cutting devices, small compaction units, pedestrian and sit on vibrating rollers and other small plant and equipment
* You'll be customer focussed
Your Benefits
* 25 days Annual Leave + 8 Bank Holidays.
* Lifestyle Benefits - we provide access to huge discounts on a variety of retailers and services, through our lifestyle benefits website.
* Cycle to Work Scheme - enabling you to get the bike of your choice (between £100 and £1000), with Tax and NI savings of up to 32%.
* NEST Pension Scheme - 6.5% employer contribution if eligible.
* Life Assurance - twice your basic salary
* Keen to progress? - we're committed to providing you with Continuous Professional Development.