Maintenance Operative

Balfour; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading infrastructure services provider is seeking a Maintenance Operative to support the M25 network. Responsibilities include maintenance tasks, adherence to safety standards, and using mobile devices for reporting. Candidates must possess necessary driving and safety qualifications such as a UK driving licence and CSCS Operative Card. The role offers benefits like smart working options and extensive annual leave.

Benefits

Smart working: up to 40% remote working

25 days paid annual leave

Family-friendly policies including full pay maternity/adoption leave

Pension and share incentive plan

Qualifications

• Valid driving licence required with the minimum category C.
• Experience in highways maintenance specific qualifications are mandatory.
• Safety certifications like CSCS card and other relevant courses are needed.

Responsibilities

• Maintain responsibility areas, conducting regular inspections of equipment.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations and operate machinery safely.
• Engage in seasonal duties like winter service as part of team.

Skills

UK driving licence, minimum category C (LGV Class 1)

Driver Qualification Card / CPC up to date

CSCS Operative Card

NHSS 12A/B 1 Day qualification

360’ Excavator (10 tonne & above)

Education

Level 2 NVQ Certificate in Highways Maintenance

Tools

Telehandler

Disc cutter / Abrasive wheel

Job description

Maintenance Operative

Join Balfour Beatty plc to support the maintenance of the M25 network as a Maintenance Operative. You will work in a team to carry out hazard clearance, network maintenance, and other line‑manager tasks.

Responsibilities

• Undertake activities to keep your area of responsibility maintained, including but not limited 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.
• Use mobile communication/data devices to accurately input data for record purposes.
• Undertake routine vehicle checks and maintain accurate and up to date driving records.
• Taking due care of any CPS property including tablets, vehicles and radios.
• Raise awareness of issues that may affect the safe operation of the network.
• 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.
• Attend training courses as required.
• Live the Balfour Beatty values, maintain a relentless focus on Zero Harm and support the delivery of CPSUK’s sustainability activities.

Qualifications

• 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.
• NHSS 12A/B 1 Day qualification.
• 12AB For Static Temporary Traffic Management on High‑Speed Roads and All‑Purpose Trunk Road network.
• 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.

Benefits

• Smart working: up to 40 % remote working, staggered start/finish times where roles allow.
• 25 days paid annual leave (pro‑rata).
• Family‑friendly policies: 28 weeks full pay maternity/adoption leave, 4 weeks full pay paternity/partner leave.
• Pension, share incentive plan, volunteering leave, recognition schemes and more.

Balfour Beatty

Connect Plus Services (CPS) brings together the collective strength of Balfour Beatty, Atkins and Egis Road Operation UK. We manage the M25 network 24 h a day, 365 days a year, working with National Highways to maintain the network and support its infrastructure.

Diversity and Inclusion

Balfour Beatty is committed to diversity and inclusion and recognises the importance of an inclusive culture. We encourage applications from veterans, reserve forces and individuals with disabilities. As a Disability Confident Employer, we provide interview opportunities for those who meet the minimum qualifications.

For more information about our commitment to diversity, visit www.balfourbeatty.com/diversityandinclusion.