Assistant Highways Operative
Location: Pontypool, NP4 6YB
Start Date: ASAP
Contract Duration: 1+ Months
Working Hours: Mon – Fri, 09:00 – 17:00, 37 Hours per week
Pay Rate: £14.17  per hour 
Job Ref: OR12794

Job Responsibilities
The role involves assisting in various highway maintenance tasks according to job tickets, target dates, and service levels. Key responsibilities include:

• Supporting in highway construction duties such as kerbing, paving, concrete placement, and drainage pipe installation.

• Assisting in the construction and removal of inspection chambers, walls, and masonry walling.

• Helping with the installation and removal of bollards, fencing, road signs, and bus shelter panels.

• Using equipment like compactors, road breakers, and strimmers effectively.

• Carrying out excavation, cleansing of canals and culverts, hedge cutting, and high-pressure jetting.

• Inspecting streets, identifying defects, confirming repair needs, and recording additional works.

• Cleansing and inspecting road drainage gullies, locating obstructions, and recommending further actions.

• Performing winter maintenance duties including gritting and managing salt stocks.

• Maintaining high standards of customer care and distributing promotional materials as required.

• Ensuring all vehicles, equipment, and materials are used safely and efficiently.

Person Specifications
The ideal candidate should possess the following qualifications, experience, and skills:

• Educational background with at least 3 GCSE passes or BTEC equivalent.

• Holds a HGV Class 2 license or better.

• Willingness to undertake formal and informal training related to highway maintenance.

• Minimum of 1 year operational experience in highway construction and drainage.

• Effective communication skills and good interpersonal abilities.

• Adaptable work ethic, flexibility, and a customer-oriented approach.

• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.

• Capability to travel as required to fulfill the role's duties.

 
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