Highways Operative

Reporting directly to the Operations Manager, the Highways Operative will carry out operational duties as part of the provision of a quality highways and street lighting operational service. You will undertake installation, maintenance and routine work for a full range of highway apparatus and assets. On a day to day basis, the responsibilities of the Highways Operative will include the following (not exhaustive):

• Construction including widening and repairing of roads, cycleways and footways
• Installation and repair of kerbs, edgings, block and flagged paving
• Repairing potholes and cracks in surfacing
• Maintaining roadside verges
• Excavating and reinstating trenches for duct and drainage installation
• Working on the installation and repairs to inspection chambers, road gullies, drainage and ducted systems
• When required, working on excavators, dumpers, rollers and telehandlers
• To work flexibly in the interests of the company including working on other schemes and projects which may be located outside the geographical area of The Isle of Anglesey
Please note - a requirement of this role is to be on a stand-by/call out rota to attend to emergencies and reactive work outside of normal working hours as required.

The ideal candidate will be a Highways Operative who has previous experience in the following:
• Previous experience of civils works, operating machinery and working on the highway
• A full understanding of utility drawings and the dangers of damaging underground and overhead services
• Experience of being an HGV Class 2 driver and NPORS or City and Guilds qualifications in gritter and snowplough for winter maintenance operations, or a willingness and commitment to train for this
• Willingness and commitment to work out of normal working hours as part of a rota system in all seasons
• Prior experience as a Plant Operator or a willingness and commitment to train for this role as required
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  Founded in 1968, Griffiths are a sustainable Civil Engineering Contractor that helps connect communities through delivering Road, Rail, Water, and Utilities projects. We pride ourselves on delivering the highest quality projects in a healthy, safe, and sustainable manner to improve people's everyday lives.
We have a fantastic opportunity for a Highways Operative to join the team at our offices in Bangor, Gwynedd. We are looking for a colleague who is already within this position; or looking to take the next step in your career. We are open to applications from candidates who live in; or can commute from some of the following areas: Bangor, Holyhead, Anglesey, Abergwyngregyn, Llandudno, Conwy, Colwyn Bay, Abergele, Rhyl, Prestatyn, Bodelwyddan, Denbigh, Ruthin, Llangollen, Bala, Barmouth, Portmeirion, Porthmadog, Penygroes, Caernarfon and the surrounding areas. As part of a global business in CRH and a Business Unit of Tarmac PLC, the career opportunities are limitless. We are working hard to create a dynamic and inclusive environment and it's important that our people come from a variety of different backgrounds.

For the successful Highways Operative, we offer an extensive range of career development opportunities and industry-leading rewards, incentives and benefits:
• Training & Development
• Enhanced holiday entitlement
• Contributory pension scheme
• Access to the Tarmac Reward website with discounts on retailers, holidays, etc.
• Access to our Employee Assistance helpline for free and confidential advice
• Access to join our Employee Communities inc. BAME; LGBTQ+; Working Parents, Salary Competitive Salary + Benefits Package