Highways Operative KBS Maritime KBS Maritime

KBS Maritime Limited; Portsmouth; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading maritime services provider is seeking a Highways Operative at Portsmouth Naval Base. Responsibilities include undertaking repairs, operating heavy machinery, and ensuring health and safety protocols. Candidates should have street works qualifications and experience in minor civil works. The role offers a competitive salary, enhanced pension scheme, and various employee benefits, making it an attractive opportunity for proactive individuals committed to safety and teamwork.

Benefits

Competitive salary

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Enhanced pension scheme

Life assurance

Internal benefits and discounts

Cycle to work scheme

Group income protection

Flexible parental benefits

Internal employee assistance network

Continued professional career development

Kudos reward opportunities

Occupational Health & Wellbeing Services

50% off entry into the Historic Dockyard

Qualifications

• A good awareness of health and safety, safe systems of work, and risk elimination.
• Proven experience in street repair activities.
• Experience in installing street furniture and access covers.

Responsibilities

• Undertake reactive repairs to Portsmouth Naval Base and associated areas.
• Assist with project work including inspections and installations.
• Maintain a strong commitment to Health and Safety.

Skills

Street Works qualification

Operating 360 excavator up to 10 tons

Driving HGVs

Using forklifts

Minor civil works experience

Health and Safety awareness

Basic IT skills on mobile devices

Job description

Job Title:Highways Operative

Location:Portsmouth (HM Naval Base)

Service Area:Service Delivery

Hours of Work:37 Per week

Salary:£33,000 – £36,000

WhatYou’llbe doing:

You’ll be responsible to undertake reactive repairs to Portsmouth Naval Base and associated out stations, Roads, Carparks, and Pavements. The installation and repair of road furniture, barriers, signs, and bollards. The Installation and repair of inspection chambers and trenches including GATIC and Fibrelite Covers.

Our remit is up to 2mtrs of Lock, Dock and Waterfront Edges but, we’re regularly asked to assist with remedial repairs in these areas, such as core drilling for the replacement of jammed or damaged safety railings, concrete repairs, and tread plate repairs to access stair ways.

We are also asked to assist with project work, from lifting covers for preliminary inspections or Asbestos surveys to full installation of inspection chambers and covers, cable installations and trench work.

You’llHave:

A good awareness of health and safety, safe systems of work and risk elimination and basic IT skills on mobile device to book time and receive work orders.

A Street Works qualification and demonstrate proven experience in street repair activities. This includes operating 360 excavator up to 10 tons, driving HGVs, using forklifts, and having the ability to tow. Additionally, you will have a background in minor civil works such as concreting, kerb and slab laying, and performing porthole and patch repairs in asphalt. Experience in installing street furniture and access covers, as well as carrying out repairs and replacements of barbed and razor fencing, is also essential.

About you:

You’ll be comfortable working in a team and on your own, taking initiative to identify issues while maintaining a strong commitment to Health and Safety with an understanding of HSG 47 and HAUC specification.

You’llget:

• A competitive salary
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Enhanced pension scheme
• Life assurance
• Access to our internal benefits and discounts programme for all colleagues
• Cycle to work scheme
• Group income protection
• Flexible parental benefits (if applicable)
• Access to our Internal employeeassistancenetwork, giving you the opportunity to reach the heights of success within your new position.
• Continued professional career development
• Kudos reward opportunities (internal achievements scheme)
• Occupational Health & Wellbeing Services
• 50% off entry into the Historic Dockyard

Application process:

For all queries, please contact [e-mail] in the first instance who will advise accordingly.

About Us:

At KBS Maritime,we’renot just another company –we’rean exciting and dynamic joint venture between industry leaders BAE Systems and KBR. Our teamis dedicated to providingAsset Management, Infrastructure Management, Energy Solutions and Alongside Services at His Majesty’s Naval Base Portsmouth (HMNBP), the beating heart of the Royal Navy.

With almost two-thirds of the Royal Navy’s surface ships stationed at HMNBP, working with KBS Maritime means being at the forefront of innovation and progress. Weoperatein a unique and fascinatingenvironment,with a mix of historic dockyards andcutting-edgeinfrastructurethat’sunlike any other.

By deliveringstate of the artsolutions to the Royal Navy, KBS Maritime offers the chance to work on projects that make a real difference to the safety, security, and sustainability of the UK’s National Defence and Security. Butit’snot just about the work – at KBS Maritime, we believe in the value of our people. We have the ethos of a small business, which means we value and empower our team members to succeed.