Skilled Highways Operative

Location – Nantwich

Full Time, permanent

We are working with a market leader in the highways term maintenance industry. We are seeking a skilled Highways Maintenance Operative to join our team and contribute to the delivery of top-notch highway maintenance and construction projects. As part of our dedicated team, you will work collaboratively to ensure the safety and efficiency of our road networks.

The Role

• Work as part of the highway maintenance operational team.
• Carry out a variety of skilled tasks including carriageway, footway, drainage maintenance, soft estate maintenance works (e.g. grass cutting, strimming etc) and minor civils works.
• Ensure that all works are completed safely.
• Receive daily briefings and understand risks and control measures required for the task.
• Complete daily record sheets and associated documents.

About You

• Previous experience of delivering highway maintenance activities on site.
• A current, valid driving licence is essential, with LGV class 2 as desirable.
• Able to carry out basic safety, quality and environmental audits and risk assessments.
• Able to take responsibility for traffic management, 12 A/B Traffic Management.
• Able to give clear instruction, provide mentoring for apprentices and trainees as required.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Take personal responsibility for work produced, makes decisions and provides detailed solutions when escalating decisions upwards.