About the role
Amazing infrastructure isnt the only thing that gets built here. Incredible careers do too. Join our Highways team as a Maintenance Team Operative on the A50 DBFO and you can build something to be proud of here. The work will involve Cyclic Highway Maintenance, dealing with emergencies and incidents, Traffic Management activities and general Routine works.The role involves working as part of a Maintenance Team on the A50 DBFO which covers the A50 between Catchems Corner and Sawley Interchange. You will be required to hold an LGV driving licence (or equivalent).
What you'll be doing
The normal working week will be Monday to Thursday 8 hours a day Friday, 7 hours a total of 39 hour week (07:30 to 16:00) - (07:30 to 15:00, but there will be a requirement to work an early shift (0600 to 1630), late shift (07:30 to 1900) on a rota basis. Enhanced rates in accordance with the contract will be paid for work outside the normal core hours.In addition there will be a requirement for night and weekend work for which an enhanced rate will be paid.All operatives will be required to be on an emergency/winter call out rota which will attract standby and call out payments.
Who we're looking for
Skills & Attributes:
Essential: LGV Licence
All Operative shall be expected to attain the following qualifications within 12 months
1. Winter Maintenance
2. Telehandler (front bucket only)
3. 12B Operative
Training will be provided as necessary for these qualifications.
In addition suitable candidates will be offered the opportunity to gain 12B LTMO/Foreman qualifications.
Maintaining safe working practices, this means you:
4. Support Zero Harm
5. Follow task briefings and appropriate safe systems of work
6. Maintain safe, clean & tidy work environment
7. Ensure equipment & vehicles are maintained & used safely & in accordance with procedures
8. Challenge others when they are not working safely
9. Use appropriate PPE at all times
10. Apply the Golden Rules at all times
11. Identify and report changes in your work
12. Report all Near Misses
13. Ensure your actions dont put yourself and/or others at risk.
Being Customer Focussed, this means you:
14. Are courteous and respectful
15. Are on time for work and to site and are prepared
16. Understand customer needs
17. Are aware that you represent the HA while at work
18. Live the values of our company and the HA
19. Challenge others when not focussed on the customer
20. Assist in delivery of contractual requirements
21. Assist us in exceeding expectations wherever possible
22. Remember that customers are both internal and external
23. Perform at your optimum level at all times
24. Communicate Effectively
25. Share your knowledge
26. Behave in an appropriate manner to your work colleagues
27. Considering opportunities for Continuous Improvement (Lean)
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Why work for us
Day in, day out, our teams deliver some of the UKs most ambitious, exciting and meaningful projects; developing, building and maintaining the vital infrastructure that supports national economies and strengthens communities.
Why join us?
As if contributing to and supporting work that makes life better for millions wasnt rewarding enough, we offer a full range of benefits too. You'll have the freedom to shape the package thats right for you and your life. Here are some of our key benefits:
- Smart working, giving you more flexibility such as staggered start and finish times, with up to 40% remote working, where roles allow.
- 25 days paid annual leave (pro rata)
- Family friendly policies which include 28 weeks full pay for maternity/adoption leave and four weeks full pay for paternity/partners leave
- Pension, share incentive plan, volunteering leave, recognition schemes and much more