Operative with LGV

Reporting to the Supervisor, the LGV Operative plays an important role in keeping our highway network safe, reliable, and well maintained for the communities we serve. As part of a dedicated team, you will carry out a variety of highway maintenance activities, helping to deliver a high quality service that supports the safe and efficient movement of people and goods across the county. All work will be undertaken in line with the strategies, policies, and standards set by the County Council and Essex Highways.

The Role

• Pothole repair and carriageway defect reinstatements.
• Carriageway and footway patching and construction.
• Drainage works, including laying pipes, resetting ironwork and gully / access chamber construction.
• Installation of road signs and other small civil works.

About You

• A current, valid driving licence is essential, with LGV Class 2 entitlement highly desirable.
• New Roads and Streetworks or NHSS 12 training and qualifications would be highly beneficial.
• Experience in the use of handheld technology (PDAs, smartphones, etc) would be advantageous but not essential. Local knowledge of the county would be beneficial.
• Ability to build and maintain effective working relationships with customers both internally and externally. Experience of working in the public eye or other customer facing roles would be advantageous.

Benefits

• Sick Pay
• Opportunity to purchase up to 5 days extra leave
• A variety of discounts through our "RJ Rewards" app, including restaurants, holidays, days out etc.
• Life Assurance
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Pension scheme

The Company

We are Ringway Jacobs, a leading highways service provider working with local authorities across the UK. Formed in 2005, specifically to provide road network management solutions to local government, our unique blend of engineering capability, innovation and customer care make us the best in class. We support over 10,000 miles of highways, 10,000 miles of footway, almost 7,800 miles of public rights of way and 242,000 street lights. We excel in delivering safe, sustainable service excellence, through our passion, integrity and collaborative culture.

Ringway Jacobs is an equal opportunities employer. We wish to ensure equality of opportunity in employment and the fair treatment of all our employees.