Reporting to the Ganger/Supervisor, this role involves assisting in the delivery of a first-class service to our customers by carrying out high-standard maintenance on the highway network, and helping to ensure that all activities are delivered in line with the strategies and policies of the County Council and Essex Highways.
Customer service skills are essential to maintain the highest standards within the team. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are necessary to ensure that all matters are handled in a courteous and helpful manner, and that customers are fully informed about the services and standards the Council provides.
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.
* Traffic Management operations.
* The post holder will be required to participate in out-of-hours winter maintenance and emergency response activities on a rota basis, which will sometimes involve working unsociable hours, weekends and public holidays.
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.
Benefits
In return for your hard work you will receive:
- Sick Pay
- Competitive salary
- 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.
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