Location: Head office Based in Derbyshire, current working sites are based in Derby, Coventry, Leicester, Warwick and Northampton. However works can be nationwide.
Salary: to be discussed
Working hours: Full time. Monday – Friday, Occasional weekends and Nights. Working hours vary.
Contract: Permanent
Job Purpose:
To carry out installation and maintenance of street lighting furniture i.e. lighting columns signs, bollards. Also involves excavation, trenching and re-instatement in verges, pavements and roads throughout the UK.
Key Accountabilities:
* Working in close proximity to the public and client officers, courtesy and good manners are expected at all times.
* Re-surfacing pavements/roads
* Excavate by hand/machine to construct, repair and maintain footways and carriageways.
* Digging access trenches for cable and pipe laying
* Installing road signs and columns
* The job involves working outside in all sorts of variable weather conditions.
* Working to high health and safety standards is important due to the noisy environment with a large volume of traffic.
* The job involves a large amount of physical work, using a range of tools and carrying heavy materials.
* Employers will provide workers with personal protective equipment, including clothing, high-visibility jackets, ear protectors, eye protection, hard hats and boots.
* When using heavy materials, the appropriate manual handling equipment must be used. No mechanical equipment shall be used unless training has first been undertaken.
* Installing street lighting furniture.
* Undertaking general duties in the depot.
* Undertaking all reasonable duties as instructed by your supervisor.
Applicants will be short listed against the Essential, Skills and Ability elements below. Please ensure that within your application you have provided evidence and examples to show how you meet these requirements:
Requirements:
* A Full Clean driving license
Knowledge:
Applicants MUST be over 18 years of age due to insurance requirements.
* Excellent Communication skills - both verbal and written.
* Experience of working outside.
* Must be okay working at heights.
* Flexibility regarding shift patterns or tasks allocated.
* Experience working on highways/high-speed roads.
Desirable:
* IPAF
* CSCS or ECS Card
* New Roads and Street Works (NRASW Ticket)
* Street lighting/Highways Maintenance knowledge preferred.
Skills & Abilities:
* Punctual and reliable.
* Practical ability for handling tools and machinery.
* A responsible attitude towards health and safety.
* The ability to follow instructions.
* Strong team working skills.
Job Type: Full-time
Expected hours: 40 – 45 per week
Benefits:
* On-site parking.
Licence/Certification:
* Driving Licence (required).
Work Location: On the road.
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