No. of Vacancies: 2
Location: 195 Chestergate, Stockport SK3 0BQ
Salary: £28,598 per annum
Hours: 38 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 Driver/Chargehand who possess' a professional demeanour, sound judgement and integrity to join our Highways team
General
* To plan and 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.
* To be aware of and have working knowledge and application of design drawings, specifications and civil engineering techniques.
* To 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.
* To apply and abide by Health & Safety at Work Act, Road Traffic Act and apply safe methods of working to all activities.
* To drive a range of vehicles with a gross weight of up to and including 32 tonnes Large Goods Vehicle (LGV)
Skills Knowledge and Expertise
* Demonstrate competency in working on minor civil engineering projects in a built and operational environment.
* Demonstrate working knowledge of applying design specifications and drawings in an operational environment.
* Demonstrate a working knowledge, understanding and application of all Health & Safety in an operational environment.
* Demonstrate operational record keeping including vehicle checks, accident reporting, near misses, delivery notes and requisition notes.
* Demonstrate delegation and allocating tasks to team members whilst receiving instruction from Senior Officers.
* Applying and ensuring compliance with safe methods of working.
* To hold an NVQ Level 2 or above in Construction Operations.
* Hold a current Heavy Goods Licence class 2 or above including Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC).
* Communicating Effectively.
* Being Customer Focussed.
* Effective Team Working.
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.