Balfour Beatty plc
Maintenance Operative
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About The Role
To assist in the efficient service delivery of the M25 DBFO Network by undertaking a wide range of hazard clearance, network maintenance and other tasks as required by Line Manager.
This role will operate out of our Swanley depot.
What you'll be doing
Undertake activities, as instructed, with capabilities to ensure that your area of responsibility is maintained. This will include but not exclusive to: cyclical maintenance graffiti removal carriageway repairs, soft estate maintenance (e.g. grassland maintenance) litter picking, sign maintenance cleansing safety fence repairs boundary fence repairs civil engineering or building tasks of minor remedial nature (e.g. headwall repair) any other duties allocated by Line Managers. Implement Chapter 8 compliant Traffic Management in line with CPS policies, method statements, risk assessments and industry standards. Provide accurate and legible written and verbal communication in the form of reports and records as required. Use mobile communication/data devices to accurately input data for record purposes to form reports and business records as required Undertake routine vehicle checks and maintain accurate and up to date driving records in line with legislation in accordance with CPS procedures and legislation. Taking due care of any CPS property including but not limited to tablets, vehicles and radios. Raise awareness of issues which may affect the safe operation of the network and report these as observed. Check that Traffic Management signs, equipment and materials are carried on vehicles in line with current Maintenance checklist and are in working order, restock and record and report defects as appropriate. Participate in Winter Service rota as required Who we're looking for
UK Driving Licence, minimum category C (LGV Class 1) Driver Qualification Card / CPC Up to date / In Date Digi Card CSCS Operative Card FISS card Level 2 NVQ Certificate in Highways Maintenance LTMO NHSS Sector 2 A/B Fencing qualification – Lead Installer Status (to be appointed by the CPS). ROLO Sector Scheme 18 NHSS12A/B 1 Day qualification 12AB For Static Temporary Traffic Management on High-Speed Roads and All-Purpose Trunk Road (APTR) network NHSS Sector 2 A/B Fencing qualification Unit 518 (formerly unit 13) Winter Service Operations and unit 580 (formerly unit 80) Snowplough/ V blade Appropriate lifting qualification - ALLMI Banksman / Manual Handling 12AB Impact Protection Vehicle Courses (IPV) – Live & Non-Live Lane Strimmer / Hedge Trimmer Disc cutter/Abrasive wheel VRS Guardrail Inc ABC NVQ Level 2 - Safety Fence (Lead Installer) 360’ Excavator (10 tonne & above) NRSWA Operative EUSR Telehandler SMSTS
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As if contributing to and supporting work that makes life better for millions wasn’t rewarding enough, we offer a full range of benefits too. You’ll have the freedom to shape the package that’s right for you and your life. Here are some of our key benefits:
Smart working, giving you more flexibility such as staggered start and finish times, with up to 40% remote working, where roles allow. 25 days paid annual leave (pro rata) Family friendly policies which include 28 weeks full pay for maternity/adoption leave and four weeks full pay for paternity/partners leave Pension, share incentive plan, volunteering leave, recognition schemes and much more…
About Us
Connect Plus Services (CPS) brings together the collective strength of our parent companies - Balfour Beatty, Atkins and Egis Road Operation UK. With around 600 people, based at eight locations across the M25 network, we work on behalf of Connect Plus and National Highways to manage the operation of the M25 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, from routine maintenance to managing the whole-life requirement of thousands of assets across the network.
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Diversity and inclusion
At Balfour Beatty we believe that diversity and inclusion are essential components of any successful, happy workplace. Through our Value Everyone Diversity and Inclusion Strategy and Action Plan, we are growing our diverse workforce and developing our inclusive culture where everyone is able to thrive and reach their full potential, regardless of their identity or background. To find out how we are making this a reality, visit www.balfourbeatty.com/diversityandinclusion
To help and support us with our desired commitment to create an inclusive culture we are members of WISE, enei, Business Disability Forum and the Association for Black and Minority Ethnic Engineers (AFBE). In 2020, we signed the Audeliss and Involve Open Letter to demonstrate our commitment to taking key long term and sustainable actions on Black Inclusion. Balfour Beatty is also a Gold Award holder in the Ministry of Defence 'Employer Recognition Scheme' and actively encourage applications from Armed Forces personnel, veterans and reservists.
As a Disability Confident Employer, we are committed to working with people who have disabilities and long-term health conditions to remove barriers for them in obtaining employment. We are also committed to offering applicants with a disability an interview if they meet the minimum requirements for the role. For more info, visit: https://disabilityconfident.campaign.gov.uk/
We are looking to continually improve our resourcing process and ensure that it is fair and inclusive for all. If you have any feedback on the process, please share this with us at: candidaterecruitmentqueries@balfourbeatty.com
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