Maintenance Team Operative / LGV Driver roles

Amazing infrastructure isn't the only thing that gets built here. Incredible careers do too. Join our Highways team as a Maintenance Team Operative on the A50 DBFO and you can build something to be proud of here. The work will involve Cyclic Highway Maintenance, dealing with emergencies and incidents, Traffic Management activities and general Routine works. The role involves working as part of a Maintenance Team on the A50 DBFO which covers the A50 between Catchems Corner and Sawley Interchange. You will be required to hold an LGV driving licence (or equivalent)., The normal working week will be Monday to Thursday 8 hours a day Friday, 7 hours a total of 39 hour week (07:30 to 16:00) - (07:30 to 15:00, but there will be a requirement to work an early shift (0600 to 1630), late shift (07:30 to 1900) on a rota basis. Enhanced rates in accordance with the contract will be paid for work outside the normal core hours. In addition there will be a requirement for night and weekend work for which an enhanced rate will be paid. All operatives will be required to be on an emergency/winter call out rota which will attract standby and call out payments.Who we're looking for Skills & Attributes: Essential: LGV Licence All Operatives shall be expected to attain the following qualifications within 12 months. Winter Maintenance Telehandler (front bucket only) 12B Operative Training will be provided as necessary for these qualifications. In addition, suitable candidates will be offered the opportunity to gain 12B LTMO/Foreman qualifications. Maintaining safe working practices, this means you:

• Support Zero Harm
• Follow task briefings and appropriate safe systems of work
• Maintain safe, clean & tidy work environment
• Ensure equipment & vehicles are maintained & used safely & in accordance with procedures
• Challenge others when they are not working safely
• Use appropriate PPE at all times
• Apply the Golden Rules at all times
• Identify and report changes in your work
• Report all Near Misses
• Ensure your actions don't put yourself and/or others at risk.
• Being Customer focused, this means you:
• Are courteous and respectful
• Are on time for work and to site and are prepared
• Understand customer needs
• Are aware that you represent the HA while at work
• "Live the values" of our company and the HA
• Challenge others when not focussed on the customer
• Assist in delivery of contractual requirements
• Assist us in exceeding expectations wherever possible
• Remember that customers are both internal and external
• Perform at your optimum level at all times
• Communicate Effectively
• Share your knowledge
• Behave in an appropriate manner to your work colleagues
• Considering opportunities for Continuous Improvement (Lean)
Why work for us Day in, day out, our teams deliver some of the UK's most ambitious, exciting and meaningful projects; developing, building and maintaining the vital infrastructure that supports national economies and strengthens communities. Why join us? As if contributing to and supporting work that makes life better for millions wasn't rewarding enough, we offer a full range of benefits too. You'll have the freedom to shape the package that's right for you and your life. Here are some of our key benefits: - Smart working, giving you more flexibility such as staggered start and finish times, with up to 40% remote working, where roles allow. - 25 days paid annual leave (pro rata) - Family friendly policies which include 28 weeks full pay for maternity/adoption leave and four weeks full pay for paternity/partners leave - Pension, share incentive plan, volunteering leave, recognition schemes and much more…

What makes Balfour Beatty a great place to work? Is it the limitless career opportunities, our inclusive culture, the scale and complexity of our projects or working alongside the industry's finest experts? Hear from our colleagues across the UK, US and Hong Kong on why you should shape a career at Balfour Beatty. Visit our website to find out more and explore our exciting career opportunities: www.balfourbeattycareers.com #ShapeEverything, Balfour Beatty's Highways business delivers major schemes including motorway upgrade programmes, complex national infrastructure projects and regional investment programme works for National Highways. We have a strong orderbook and a positive pipeline of opportunities, we put the road user, at the heart of everything we do. We work safely, reduce carbon emissions and added social value to the communities within which we work., At Balfour Beatty we believe that diversity and inclusion are essential components of any successful, happy workplace. Through our Value Everyone Diversity and Inclusion Strategy and Action Plan, we are growing our diverse workforce and developing our inclusive culture where everyone is able to thrive and reach their full potential, regardless of their identity or background. To find out how we are making this a reality, visit www.balfourbeatty.com/diversityandinclusion We are a Gold Award holder in the Ministry of Defence 'Employer Recognition Scheme' and actively encourage applications from Armed Forces personnel, veterans and reservists. As a Disability Confident Employer, we are committed to working with people who have disabilities and long-term health conditions to remove barriers for them in obtaining employment. We are also committed to offering applicants with a disability an interview if they meet the minimum requirements for the role. For more info, visit: https://disabilityconfident.campaign.gov.uk/ We are looking to continually improve our resourcing process and ensure that it is fair and inclusive for all. If you have any feedback on the process, please share this with us at: candidaterecruitmentqueries@balfourbeatty.com Show more Show less