Highways Maintenance Operative

Highways Maintenance Operative - Permanent

Swanley

£16.81 per hour

Highways Maintenance Operative needed to join a leading infrastructure organisation who deliver services in transportation and the built environment. As a Highways Maintenance Operative; you will assist in the delivery of the M25 DBFO Network by undertaking a wide range of hazard clearance, network maintenance and other tasks as required.

It's desirable for the successful candidate to have a background on the Highways and hold the relevant Level 2 NVQ Certificate in Highways Maintenance.

What the Highways Maintenance Operative role entails:

• Ensure that your area of responsibility is maintained, which will include, but is not exclusive to; carriageway repairs, sign maintenance, civil engineering or building tasks of minor remedial nature and soft estate maintenance (e.g. grassland maintenance).
• Implement Chapter 8 compliant Traffic Management in line with CPS policies, method statements, risk assessments and industry standards.
• Check that Traffic Management signs, equipment and materials are carried on vehicles in line with current Maintenance checklist and are in working order, restock and record and report defects as appropriate.
• Undertake routine vehicle checks and maintain accurate and up to date driving records in line with legislation in accordance with CPS procedures and legislation.
• Raise awareness of issues which may affect the safe operation of the network and report these as observed.

What experience you need to be the successful Highways Maintenance Operative:

• Valid UK Driving Licence
• Minimum Category C (Class 2 HGV)
• CSCS Operative Card
• Level 2 NVQ Certificate in Highways Maintenance
• Traffic Management Foreman (TMF) qualification / Lead Traffic Management Operative (LTMO)
• Abrasive Wheel
• First Aid
• Safety Defect Awareness Training

This really is a fantastic opportunity for a Highways Maintenance Operative to progress their career. If you are interested, please apply as soon as possible as this position will be filled quickly so don't miss out!

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