Highways Operative – IOACC TMC (GR1013)

Purpose of job

To carry out operational duties as part of the provision of a quality highways and street lighting operational service. The purpose of this role is undertaking installation, maintenance and routine work for a full range of highway apparatus and assets. This is a physically demanding role which involves manual work including manual handling, working outdoors in all weather conditions, on public highways and footways.

At Griffiths, we are committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion through our recruitment process. We believe that a diverse workforce brings a wealth of perspectives, ideas, and experiences that strengthen our organisation and enhance the quality of our work. We welcome applications from everyone and can provide reasonable adjustments and tailored support for candidates who require this, including Armed Forces Veterans, Reservists and Care Leavers.

A requirement of this role is to be on a stand-by/call out rota to attend to emergencies and reactive work outside of normal working hours as required. When a person is “on-call” outside of their regular working time they must be available to work at short notice to attend emergency /reactive situations and other planned works. Examples of emergency/reactive situations includes attending to temporary traffic management, clear up of road traffic accidents, floods, storm damage and winter maintenance (gritting and snow ploughing) operations. The role is a front-line service, contact with the public is highly likely and communications with the public will be needed from time to time.

Duties and typical activities will involve:

Construction including widening and repairing of roads, cycleways and footways
Installation and repair of kerbs, edgings, block and flagged paving
Repair potholes and cracks in surfacing
Maintain roadside verges
Installation, maintenance or removal of assets and street furniture such as signs and posts, lighting columns, bollards, fencing, barriers and ironworks.
Excavating and reinstatement of trenches for duct and drainage installation.
Installation and repairs to inspection chambers, road gulleys, drainage and ducted systems.
Liaising with clients, contractors, internal and external agencies at times
Respond to supervisor instructions
Winter maintenance duties which include gritting roads and snow clearing
Driving vehicles which may include vehicles up to 32 tonnes gross weight which might include the use of vehicle mounted cranes, tipper bodies, mobile elevated work platforms tower vehicles and gritters.
Operation of plant such as excavators, dumpers, rollers and telescopic handlers
Operation of various types of small plant, tools and equipment
Use of hand-held smart devices

Principal Accountability

The Operative is responsible to the Works Supervisor and is accountable for, but not limited to, the following:

Ensuring work activities are carried out effectively, to correct standard and specification
Adhering to company policies and procedures
Adherence to project specific reporting requirements

Detailed Responsibilities

The Highways Operative is responsible for, but not limited to, the following:

To receive work instructions from either the supervisor or manager
To identify and understand the task to be undertaken
To undertake Point of Work Risk Assessments for all activities prior to commencing them
Report close calls, near misses, incidents, accidents and good practices in the interest of health and safety, environmental and quality
To formulate the correct approach in carrying out the tasks, in a safe and effective manner, in accordance with health & safety procedures, safe working practices, including following and being involved in producing risk assessments and method statements and compliance with relevant legislation
To set out and install signing and guarding, work areas and sites in accordance with Chapter Eight of the Traffic Signs Manual and other relevant legislation
To use all equipment and machinery effectively, efficiently and in accordance with safe working practices. Including driving and operation of company or hired vehicles and plant
To use all materials in accordance with safe working practices, including manual handling and COSHH regulations
To keep all materials, plant, equipment and vehicles secure from theft and damage
To carry out and complete all aspects of work required within the given timescales
To report any faults with plant, equipment or machinery to the Supervisor or Manager
To fully participate in operational staff training and development programmes
To maintain good working relationships with the client and general public and deal with any minor queries or complaints, and to relay any significant customer issues to the Operations Manager, for further action
To work flexibly in the interests of the Company – including working on other schemes and projects which may be located outside the geographical area of The Isle of Anglesey
To work flexibly in the interests of the Company – including working on other schemes and projects. Such work might include work of a civil engineering nature, highway maintenance and winter maintenance operations
Undertaking other duties appropriate to the employee’s background, skills, abilities and training. Where this occurs, there will be consultation with the employee and any necessary personal development will be taken into account
To work positively and inclusively with colleagues and customers so that the Company provides a workplace and delivers services that do not discriminate against people on the ground of their age, sexuality, religion or belief, race, gender or disabilities
To fulfil personal requirements, including appropriate training, in accordance with Company’s policies and procedures, health, safety and welfare, customer care, emergency, evacuation, security, and promotion of the Company’s mission. This could mean having to stay away from home overnight occasionally
To work flexibly in the interests of the service. This may include undertaking other duties appropriate to the employee’s background, skills and abilities.

Required experience, knowledge, qualifications, and training

Previous experience required of civils works, operating machinery, working on the highway
Full understanding of utility drawings and the dangers of damaging underground and overhead services
HGV Class 2 driver and NPORS or City and Guilds qualifications in gritter and snowplough for winter maintenance operations or a willingness and commitment to train for this role
Willingness and commitment to work out of normal working hours as part of a rota system in all seasons
Plant Operator or a willingness and commitment to train for this role as required
NRSWA Operative. Signing, guarding excavation and reinstatement or a willingness and commitment to train for this qualification
CSCS card

Desirable experience, qualifications, and training

How to Apply

Please use the form below to submit your details and upload your CV to apply for this position.

If you require any further information about the role, please contact recruitment@alungriffiths.co.uk.