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Operative - 156430
Business Unit: NH South West Location: Plymouth Contract Type: Permanent Hours: Full-time (39 hours per week) – Monday to Friday
Summary
To carry out general maintenance works and operations under the supervision of a Chargehand.roles include a wide range of routine and cyclical tasks, responding to emergencies and call-outs during or outside working hours (on rotation), and assisting with winter maintenance activities as either a second man or driving mate. This role also includes fully qualified apprentices upon completion of training.
Desirable Skills
- Banksman
- Manual handling
- Abrasive wheels
- Emergency First Aid
- Safe Dig
- Current valid driving licence
- CSCS card (if required by client)
- Minimum standard of everyday behaviour as per company behaviour matrix
Specialist Skills
- Ability to apply a wide range of general maintenance skills
- Understanding and application of risk assessments in line with safe systems of work
- Ability to follow written work specifications accurately
- Typically, 12+ months of general operational experience preferred
- Potential or desire to obtain an LGV licence
- Completed training in:
- General health & safety awareness
- Risk assessment awareness
- Traffic management
- Use of PDAs (personal digital assistants), where relevant
- Proficiency in small plant and equipment
- Ability to operate a mini excavator
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General Competencies
- Strong team player, committed to collaborating effectively
- Flexibility to work varied shifts as required to meet service demands
- Willingness to adapt and apply skills across diverse highways maintenance tasks
- Prepared to undertake and develop relevant training and qualifications
- Ability to complete paper or electronic record sheets
- Self-driven with initiative in maintaining and operating equipment
- Catered ethically to personal and collective safety
- Availability for emergency or winter call-outs as part of onward shift schedules
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Benefits (Fairness, Inclusion & Respect)
At Ringway, we champion fairness, inclusion, and respect. Recognising diversity strengthens our team and business.
- Equity of opportunity for all employed applicants.
- Supportive workplace policies to assist employees in balancing work-life balance.
- Additional flexible working arrangements, including where possible, the ability to work from home.
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