Incident Support Unit Operative

Thomas & Adamson; Banbury; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A highways maintenance company in Milton Common is seeking Incident Support operatives to join their team. Responsibilities include responding to incidents, conducting highway maintenance tasks such as pothole repairs, and ensuring safety protocols are followed. The ideal candidate will have relevant qualifications and experience in maintaining road safety within high-speed environments. Must be legally eligible to work in the UK and possess a driving license.

Qualifications

• Ideal candidates will possess qualifications related to highway maintenance and traffic management.
• Considerable experience with high-speed road safety protocols.
• Ability to implement changes effectively through clear communication.

Responsibilities

• Attend briefings and training to ensure safety.
• Carry out maintenance tasks like pothole repairs and litter picking.
• Respond to incidents and clear highways as instructed.
• Maintain communication with Network Control Centre during incidents.

Skills

Green CSCS FISS qualification card

HGV category C licence

City and Guilds Winter maintenance qualification

Temporary Traffic Management Basic Course qualification

Experience with safety and quality

Effective communication skills

Ability to make decisions under pressure

Job description

About the Role

Egis Road Operations M40 Ltd are looking for Incident Support operatives to work as part of a team in carrying out highways maintenance tasks and responding to incidents as instructed by the Supervisor or control centre. They\'ll also form part of a specialist at night completing tasks such as pothole & patching repairs, safety fence repairs, carriageway sweeping and general maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Attendance of briefings and training to enable all duties to be carried out in a safe and sustainable manner.
• Active participation in encouraging a positive attitude towards health, safety, and the environment, reporting to the Supervisor or Foreman any hazards on site and demonstrating care for own health & safety plus that of fellow workers.
• Carry out safety/debris patrols, identify and make safe defects on the carriageway.
• Respond to incidents within timeframes as per our contractual obligations, make recommendations to Network Control Centre and third parties, e.g., Police and NHTO\’s where appropriate
• Carry out tasks to clear incidents from the Highway as instructed by Network Control Centre, ISU Lead Operative or Incident Support Supervisor
• Undertake Highway Maintenance activities including but not limited to litter picking, vegetation management, and emergency repair of potholes and boundary fence.
• Undertake winter maintenance duties including salt spreading as directed by the Supervisor.
• Act in courteous manner to members of public and other third parties that may be involved in incident.
• Inspect drainage infrastructure and remove debris as required
• Maintain visibility of marker posts and other signage on a regular basis in line with planned activities.
• Report any defects found on the network through to the Network Control Centre at the earliest opportunity
• Maintain regular communication with the Network Control Centre and Incident Support supervisor when attending incidents on the network
• Installation and removal of Emergency Traffic Management as requested.
• Maintenance of existing Emergency Traffic Management closures.
• Installing and/or removing signed diversion routes
• Undertake depot duties as required which will include sweeping, cleaning signs and cones, filling sandbags, maintaining tools and equipment
• Undertake Winter maintenance duties as required
• Ensure the readiness of ISU vehicle prior to commencing network activity
• Complete appropriate paperwork relative to task and responsibilities
• Active participation in ensuring that the operations carried out comply with Company policies and procedures.
• To fully engage with the promotion and adoption of any current and future health, safety and wellbeing initiatives rolled out by Egis Road operation M40 Ltd and/or Egis UK.

What do we need from you

IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL POSSES:

• Green CSCS FISS (or above) qualification card (or working towards)
• HGV category C licence (or working towards)
• City and Guilds Winter maintenance qualification (or working towards)
• Temporary Traffic Management Basic Course (TTMBC) qualification (or working towards)
• Ability to identify areas for improvement, and implement change, through a combination of clear and effective communication, and a drive to succeed.
• Considerable and demonstrable experience with regard to safety and quality on a high-speed strategic road network.
• Capability in making informed decisions under pressure, ensuring timely resolution of issues.

What\'s in it for you?

Location: Milton Common

Shift pattern: 2 day shifts, 2 nigh shifts in a 4 on 4 off shift pattern

Driving Licence: Essential

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

We are an Equal Opportunities employer and we strive to build a workforce that truly reflects the communities we represent. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds, regardless of age, disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, race, religion or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, and any other protected characteristic. If you decide to apply for an opportunity with us, your application will be assessed based purely on your experience, the essential and desirable criteria, and your suitability for the role. We value each and every one’s contribution as this builds our culture and means that if you work with us, you will be included, listened to, and respected.

Please note, to be considered for this role, you must be based in the UK and must already be able to legally work in the UK. We are unable to offer or provide sponsorship for this position

You must be willing to undertake a DBS check if you are successful.