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Dragon Patcher Operator
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Highways Maintenance Technician – Dragon Patcher Operations
Why this role matters
Right across infrastructure, there’s a need to maintain, renew, and reimagine. At M Group Highways, we ensure essential infrastructure services for life—adopting a safety-first, client-centred approach in a friendly, respectful environment where personal growth is encouraged.
We’re more than just road and bridge builders—we build a better future, delivering lasting social value for UK communities.
As the UK’s number one highway maintenance contractor, we use innovation to drive impact. Our teams manage planned and reactive maintenance, plus highway improvement projects.
Join us as part of our Highways Maintenance Team and help shape the future of safe, efficient transport.
Key Responsibilities
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Supporting Highway Improvements
- Assist in enhancing the highways network through maintenance and upgrade activities.
- Work within the Dragon Patcher operations, improving the design and execution of patching solutions.
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Operational Management
- Oversee daily maintenance of the Highways Dragon Patcher unit.
- Drive the company’s safety culture, ensuring all works are executed safely and compliantly.
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Scheduled & Reactive Maintenance
- Complete programmed maintenance tasks as directed.
- Conduct Location of Works Risk Assessments before all on-site activities.
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Documentation & Compliance
- Record and capture required data on the works tablet (including related paperwork).
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Seasonal & Extenuating Duties
- Undertake winter gritting duties/overtime when directed.
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Diverse Operational Roles
- Support the operations team by performing:
- Excavation and dredging works
- Laying/levelling kerbs, slabs, and bitumen macadam
- Drainage and gully installations
- Install traffic management under strict adherence to method statements, ensuring alignment with company standards.
- Support the operations team by performing:
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Customer & Internal Engagement
- Provide courteous, helpful responses to both internal teams and external clients.
Requirements
Applicants should have:
- Valid UK driving licence
- HGV licence (business can arrange test if required)
- Previously worked on the highway network
- Experience/certification in operating small plant equipment
- Traffic Management qualification
- NRSWA certification
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Benefits
Your health and balance are essential—our packages reflect that:
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Financial Stability
- Matched/Contributory Pension Scheme
- Personal Accident Cover
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Wellbeing Support
- 24/7 online GP service
- Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
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Rewards & Recognition
- My Rewards portal (access to 1,000+ retail discounts)
- Life Assurance
- Reward & Recognition Scheme
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Flexible Work Offerings
- Cycle-to-work scheme
- Salary finance & Give as You Earn
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Leave & Family Support
- 21 days’ annual leave (plus bank holidays)
- Holiday purchase scheme
- Faulty heightened maternity/paternity/adoption leave
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Team Engagement
- "Recommend a Friend" bonus program for referrals
Policies: Occasionally, applications may close early. Please apply promptly to secure consideration. Background/vetting checks* (including drug & alcohol testing) may apply during induction.</h3>
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