Job Overview
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* The role of a Highway Maintenance Operative is to carry out all aspects of highway maintenance works, including routine and cyclic activities, civils works and drainage works.
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Key Responsibilities
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* Undertake all aspects of highway maintenance works, including routine and cyclic maintenance activities, civils works and drainage works.
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* Drive/operate vehicles, including HGV/Small & Large plant, ensuring vehicle checks, routing maintenance and cleaning is carried out.
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* Winter maintenance, including emergency call out and standby.
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* Keep records, including drivers hours and any paperwork necessary.
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* Ensure the safety of yourself and others within your team, ensuring compliance with relevant health and safety legislation and safe operation to protect members of the public.
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* Carrying out vehicle checks prior to shift starting, correctly filling in defect books.
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* Attending project and work briefings as required.
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* Keeping records, completing all necessary paperwork, communicating and liaising with other employees, sub-contractors, the emergency services, the police, the general public, clients and customers.
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Requirements
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* Previous experience in similar roles such as groundworks, civils, plant operations and HGV driving is preferred.
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* Problem solving skills.
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* Self-motivated and proactive in terms of delivering solutions.
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* Good communication skills.
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* A valid HGV Class 2 licence would be desirable.
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Benefits
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* Flexibility and career development opportunities.
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* A choice of benefits and support to help you through life's ups and downs.
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* Investors in People accreditation puts us among the top 1% of employers.
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* A competitive reward and benefits programme.
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* Career development - exceptional development and progression plan.
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* Pension scheme with contributions from the company.
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* Holidays - minimum 24 days holiday + bank holidays.
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* Choices - flexible benefits scheme tailored by you.
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* Save with Amey - online voucher portal giving access to thousands of discounts from leading retailers.
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* Social Value - community involvement days each year.
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