Job Description

About the role

Our innovative thinking shapes our industry; equipping the world for tomorrow's challenges. Join our

UKCS - Balfour Beatty Living Places team

as a

Highways Operative

and you can contribute to tangible, worthwhile work you can be proud of.



Role Purpose:



To work flexibly as part of a team delivering Highway Maintenance Works and Temporary Traffic Management across the Lincolnshire Highways Network, setting out and maintaining traffic management to allow works orders to be undertaken.

What you'll be doing

Your accountabilities will include:


Working alongside other operatives and teams leading

with the installation of traffic management inclusive of Diversion Routes and some minor highways


repairs.
You will also be a part of the team delivering the Highways Maintenance including repairs, improvements and winter service activities. Wear the appropriate safety equipment provided and ensure the Cleanliness of personal protective equipment, workplace, and Vehicles/Plant. Take reasonable care for the health and safety of themselves and any other persons who may be affected by their acts or omissions at work and conduct themselves in a manner which prevents environmental and customer complaints. Through Coaching and mentoring from direct line manager adhere to Instructions given on Installation, Maintenance and Removal of Traffic management systems and comply with the requirements of Health, Safety and Environmental legislation. Have a flexible approach to location and shift patterns in accordance with needs of the business. To assist with coaching and mentoring of traffic management duties including all paperwork to operatives on site and to maintain a compliant and relevant site, vehicle records and return within the correct timescales. To liaise with contractor and members of public in a courteous and professional manner. Assist in the gathering of information and insert accurately on the work platform.

Who we're looking for

The following qualities/experience are essential:


Must be able to demonstrate a genuine interest in practical outdoor work. NHSS12D M1/M2/M5 or NRSWA Unit 2 (Signing Lighting and Guarding) with sufficient experience

with multi-phase portable traffic signals experience.
CPC (if a licence holder of 7.5T and above) CSCS

The following qualities/experience are desirable:


NVQ 6159 Winter Maintenance LGV Category C (HGV) driving license and DQC SSSTS NHSS12D M6 Previous experience in Highway Maintenance

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...

About us

Balfour Beatty Living Places works in long-term partnerships with local authorities to create great places to live, work and play. We actively engage with local people to understand the needs of the communities we work in and shape the places where local economies can thrive and grow. As a leader in sustainable working, diversity, and social value, we use our expertise to bring real, positive change for our customers.

Diversity and inclusion

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



To help and support us with our desired commitment to create an inclusive culture we are members of WISE, enei, Business Disability Forum and the Association for Black and Minority Ethnic Engineers (AFBE). In 2020, we signed the Audeliss and Involve Open Letter to demonstrate our commitment to taking key long term and sustainable actions on Black Inclusion. Balfour Beatty is also 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




Job Reference: BBUK14966