Reinstatement Operative

Do you enjoy working outdoors and being part of a team? If so, we have opportunities in our Reinstatement team.Reporting to the area Reinstatement Controller, you will be responsible for the permanent reinstatement of excavations in highways, footways and other hard paved areas.

What you'll do

As one of our Reinstatement Operatives based in the North of the region, you will be working in a two-person team carrying out small and large reinstatements for other parts of the business.

This will include asphalt and white top work in footways and carriageways, along with repairing and replacing manhole frames and covers.

The need to work some weekends and nightshifts will also be required.

What you'll need

The ability to operate small plant, eg, pedestrian rollers, disc cutters, trench rammers and plate compactors. You should also have knowledge of material specifications and laying procedures, as well as some experience in blacktop reinstatement.

A full clean driving licence is essential, and a 7.5t or 18t licence, along with an NRSWA streetworks accreditation, is preferred.

We are looking for someone with a 'can-do' attitude, who is confident, driven, self motivated, well organised and a great team player.

What you'll receive

• A combined pension contribution of up to 20%.
• Career progression and professional development opportunities.
• 25 days' holiday rising to 28 with length of service.
• The opportunity to sell up to five days of holiday every year.
• The opportunity to buy up to ten days of holiday each year (subject to conditions).
• A healthcare package that allows you to claim back healthcare costs.
• Life assurance of up to eight times your salary.
• The opportunity to lease a new electric car through salary sacrifice (subject to conditions).
• Cashback and discounts from more than 3,000 retailers.
• One paid volunteering day each year.
• Enhanced family leave and pay arrangements.
• Access toan interactive health and wellbeing platform.
• Support from trainedmental health first aiders.
• A £1,000 referral fee if you recommend someone who is successfully recruited by us.

We are passionate about diversity and inclusion - with that in mind, all applicants are welcome. We are delighted to have signed the Armed Forces Covenant and are a Disability Confident Employer.

If you require reasonable adjustments to be made during the recruitment process, please inform a member of our Recruitment team.