Highway Maintenance Operative

thomasbow; Oakham, Oxton Village; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Civil Engineering is seeking a Highway Maintenance Operative based at our Rutland Depot in Oakham. This full-time, permanent role involves operating tools, general labor, and ensuring health and safety compliance. Ideal candidates possess strong communication skills, motivation, and experience in similar environments. Join a small team and contribute to maintaining safety in our communities.

Responsibilities

• Operating small tools and mobile plant.
• General labouring and housekeeping duties.
• Ensure compliance with the Company’s policies including Health & Safety.
• Observe and comply with all good working practices.
• Participate in winter activities to ensure pedestrian safety.

Skills

good communication and people skills

hard working and conscientious

ability to motivate

ability to work calmly under pressure

good initiative and enthusiasm

ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team

previous experience in a similar environment

Job description

An exciting, newly created opportunity as a Highway Maintenance Operative has arisen with Thomas Bow Limited who are a leading company within the Civil Engineering, Highways and Surfacing industry. The company has an extensive track record of successful operation in the UK and this is an excellent opportunity to work as part of a small team carrying out a variety of roles. Flexibility is required to meet the demands of the role, and standby and reactive work outside of working hours.

Application Deadline
N/A

Department
Rutland Term Maintenance Contract

Employment Type
Permanent – Full Time (40 hours)

Location
Oakham Depot – Rutland

Workplace Type
Onsite

Responsibilities

• Operating small tools and mobile plant.
• General labouring and housekeeping duties.
• Ensure compliance with the Company’s policies including Health & Safety.
• Ensure compliance with our procedures, business strategy and clearance levels.
• Observe and comply with all good working practices.
• Participate in winter activities such as minor salting of footways to ensure pedestrian safety during colder months.

The Candidate will have:

• good communication and people skills
• be hard working and conscientious with the ability to motivate
• the ability to work calmly under pressure
• show good initiative and enthusiasm
• ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team without constant supervision
• previous experience of working in a similar environment

“We’re an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability.

Mobile Plant / Vehicle Maintenance Technician (Fitter)

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Highways Maintenance operative based at our Rutland Depot.