Operative with LGV
Contract: Essex Highways
Location: Harlow
Contract Type: Permanent
Reporting to the Supervisor, the LGV Operative plays an important role in keeping our highway network safe, reliable, and well maintained for the communities we serve. As part of a dedicated team, you will carry out a variety of highway maintenance activities, helping to deliver a high-quality service that supports the safe and efficient movement of people and goods across the county. All work will be undertaken in line with the strategies, policies, and standards set by the County Council and Essex Highways.
We are looking for someone who takes pride in their work and enjoys being part of a team that makes a visible difference every day. Strong customer service, communication, and interpersonal skills are essential, as you will regularly interact with members of the public and colleagues. You will represent the Council on site, ensuring enquiries are handled in a professional, courteous, and helpful manner while helping customers understand the services and standards we provide.
The Role
1. Pothole repair and carriageway defect reinstatements.
2. Carriageway and footway patching and construction.
3. Drainage works, including laying pipes, resetting ironwork and gully / access chamber construction.
4. Kerbing works.
5. Installation of road signs and other small civil works.
6. Soft estate maintenance works (e.g. grass cutting, strimming, etc).
About You
7. A current, valid driving licence is essential, with LGV Class 2 entitlement highly desirable.
8. New Roads and Streetworks or NHSS 12 training and qualifications would be highly beneficial.
9. Experience in the use of handheld technology (PDAs, Smartphones, etc) would be advantageous but not essential. Local knowledge of the county would be beneficial
10. Ability to build and maintain effective working relationships with customers both internally and externally. Experience of working in the public eye or other customer-facing roles would be advantageous.
Benefits
At Ringway Jacobs we recognise that our people make the difference, and in order to do what we do well, particular care is taken in nurturing and investing in our people. That’s why you will always be given the opportunity to utilise your expertise and develop your career.
Ringway Jacobs recognises the importance of helping our employees balance their work and home life by offering flexible working arrangements across many of our roles. We therefore welcome applications from people looking for an alternative working pattern e.g. part-time hours, job share etc. Please let us know on your CV or cover letter if this is what you are looking for.
In return for your hard work you will receive:
11. Sick Pay
12. Competitive salary
13. Opportunity to purchase up to 5 days extra leave
14. A variety of discounts through our “RJ Rewards” app, including restaurants, holidays, days out etc
15. Life Assurance
16. Employee Assistance Programme
17. Pension scheme
The Company
We are Ringway Jacobs, a leading highways service provider working with local authorities across the UK. Formed in 2005, specifically to provide road network management solutions to local government, our unique blend of engineering capability, innovation and customer care make us the best in class. We support over 10,000 miles of highways, 10,000 miles of footway, almost 7,800 miles of public rights of way and 242,000 street lights. We excel in delivering safe, sustainable service excellence, through our passion, integrity and collaborative culture.
Ringway Jacobs is an equal opportunities employer. We wish to ensure equality of opportunity in employment and the fair treatment of all our employees.