Highways Maintenance Operative

London

£40,000 - £45,000

Permanent

Reporting to the Maintenance, Incident Response and Fleet lead, the Maintenance operative will carry out a variety of maintenance duties as instructed on a day-to-day basis to ensure the efficient running of the Project Facilities. Support Incident management crews when required. This is a very dynamic role where cyclical activities will be combined with reactive responses as and when required.

Responsibilities as follows:

• Carry out highway maintenance duties as instructed. Including winter maintenance when appropriate.
• Respond promptly to incidents on the network as instructed supporting the Incident Response Team.
• Install and maintain physical emergency traffic management in accordance with legislative requirements and as outlined within the safe system of work (SSOW).
• When trained to do so, operate a variety of plant and equipment in order to carry out required duties effectively. Assist with ensuring that site and company equipment is secure at all times.  Raise problems/queries with the designated supervisor.
• Responsibility for recording daily activities. Input maintenance activities within the Asset Management System.
• Carry out daily defect reports on vehicles and ensure vehicles are maintained in good order.
• Actively promote Health and Safety in the workplace, setting a good example to other employees and ensuring awareness of and compliance with general Health and Safety responsibilities as set out in the Health and Safety Management System.
• Storage room management and inventory tracking, including accurately record all incoming and outgoing materials (item description, quantity, location, and the name of the individual responsible for the transaction).
• Perform other duties as may from time to time be reasonably required.

Typical Skills/Experience as follows:

• 12ab/d Lantra traffic management trained.
• LGV driving licence group “C” minimum.
• Asset Management Awareness – operational level required.
• Experience and knowledge of strict H&S operations and its practical implications.
• Ability to work using own initiative and as part of a team.
• Valid CSCS card.