Highways Operative

Highways Operative Location: Malpas Depot, Newport, NP205PP Start Date: ASAP Contract Duration: 6+ Months Working Hours: Mon Fri, 09 00, 37 Hours per week Pay Rate: £ 13.69 per hour Job Ref: OR10051 Responsibilities Undertake a wide range of general highway maintenance works, including potholing, drainage maintenance, cleaning, litter picking, and working with bituminous materials. Perform general fencing, grass cutting, basic masonry, concrete/paving, and other similar associated highway work. Operate all small plant and tools required to undertake these duties. Carry out basic setting out of work and work to precise levels. Work safely in accordance with Health and Safety legislation and Council policy. Operate a wheeled loading shovel. Maintain basic work records and undertake basic health and safety assessments, recording the information electronically if required. Participate in winter maintenance duties and standby rota arrangements if required. Direct the work of other operatives as needed. Undertake any other duties commensurate with the grade of the post. Person Specification Able to carry out heavy physical manual duties over prolonged periods. Capable of working as part of a team and with minimal supervision. Able to take instructions effectively. Skilled in operating construction plant, such as rollers, breakers, compactors, and disc cutters. Willing to undertake training to expand skills base and health and safety awareness. Possess a minimum standard of ..... full job details .....