Job Description

Contract: Essex Highways

Location: Ardleigh, CO7 7LS

Contract Type: Permanent

Reporting to the Ganger/Supervisor, this role plays a key part in delivering a first-class service to our customers through high-quality maintenance of the highway network. You'll contribute to the safe and efficient upkeep of our roads, ensuring that all activities align with the strategies and policies set by the County Council and Essex Highways.



Strong customer service skills are essential, as you'll be expected to uphold the highest standards within the team. Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities are also crucial to ensure that all interactions are handled professionally and courteously, and that customers clearly understand the services and standards the Council provides.

The Role

Pothole repairs and carriageway defect reinstatements Carriageway and footway patching and construction Drainage works, including pipe laying, ironwork resetting, and construction of gullies and access chambers Kerbing installation and associated works Installation of road signs and other minor civil engineering tasks

About You

A current, valid driving licence is essential; LGV Class 2 entitlement is highly desirable New Roads and Street Works (NRSWA) or NHSS 12 training and qualifications are highly beneficial Experience using handheld technology (e.g., PDAs, smartphones) is advantageous but not essential Local knowledge of the county and a good understanding of highways maintenance are beneficial A solid understanding of health and safety and its impact on the workplace is essential

Benefits

At Ringway Jacobs we recognise that our people make the difference, and in order to do what we do well, particular care is taken in nurturing and investing in our people. That's why you will always be given the opportunity to utilise your expertise and develop your career.




Ringway Jacobs recognises the importance of helping our employees balance their work and home life by offering flexible working arrangements across many of our roles. We therefore welcome applications from people looking for an alternative working pattern e.g. part-time hours, job share etc. Please let us know on your CV or cover letter if this is what you are looking for.



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.




If you require further details, please contact our Recruitment Team on 0330 311 2502 or e-mail them on careers@ringwayjacobs.com. This will take you to a login page, where you will need to create an account to continue your application. Once you have created an account you will be able to see where your application is up to and apply for other opportunities within Ringway Jacobs.




Should you require any reasonable adjustments to be made as part of the application process please contact us directly.



We have a dedicated recruitment team and politely request that agencies refrain from contacting anyone across our businesses with regards to speculative CV's or offering to assist with our vacancies, thank you.