Overview
We have an excellent opportunity for a Skilled Utility Operative. You must hold a valid LGV Class 2 driving licence. The post is a full-term contract where you will be carrying out reactive repairs and maintenance on street lighting apparatus, highways and highway drainage including cyclic gully cleansing and high pressure jetting; there may also be a requirement to undertake the construction/maintenance of footways and carriageways.
You must be physically fit and have experience in working on the highway together with operating highway plant and machines. Full understanding of relevant health and safety requirements is essential.
Responsibilities
* Carry out reactive repairs and maintenance on street lighting apparatus, highways and highway drainage.
* Perform cyclic gully cleansing and high pressure jetting.
* Possibly undertake construction/maintenance of footways and carriageways.
* Operate highway plant and machines in accordance with health and safety requirements.
* Collaborate with team to ensure efficient, safe delivery of services.
Qualifications and Attributes
Enthusiastic, motivated and well organised person to join a hard working and committed team. Possess an LGV driving licence along with good communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to work within a team environment.
About Us / How to Apply
Come shape the future of Tameside with us!
Message from Julian Jackson, Director of Place at Tameside Council.
"Since joining Team Tameside in September 2022, I've been proud to work alongside a hardworking and passionate team that's making a real difference to our borough. Our Place Directorate is at the heart of shaping Tameside – covering everything from planning and highways to parks, culture, arts, environmental services, and facilities management. Whether it's keeping our streets clean, improving green spaces, or driving forward exciting regeneration projects, our work makes a direct impact on the lives of residents and businesses every day. We've already delivered some amazing projects, like Ashton Old Baths, and are currently working on master plans for our town centres in Stalybridge, Hyde, with projects like Ashton Mayoral Development Zone, and Godley Green Green Garden Village also set to create new homes, jobs and commercial spaces. But it's not just about developments – day to day it's about making sure our core services are modern, efficient, and able to support thriving communities and safeguard our heritage buildings and assets for the future. To do that, we need passionate people to join us. If you want to be part of a team that's driving real change, improving local services, and shaping the future of Tameside, we'd love to have you on board. Come and be part of something great. Let's build the future of Tameside together!"
Unfortunately, at this time we are not able to offer sponsorship.
We are committed to developing a culture which respects individuals, appreciates difference and allows everyone regardless of background to reach their full potential. We are proud to be an accredited disability confident employer. Reasonable Adjustments will be considered in accordance with the Equality Act 2010 in relation to the Job Role Criteria.
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