Highways operative

Sure Start Staff is looking for a Street Care Operative to work for the Local Authority in Bury. *The ideal candidate will have a Basic DBS. Employment Type: Temporary reviewed after 2 months Pay rate: GBP12.00 per hour Hours: Full time, 8.00am ndash; 4.30pm Location: Bradley Fold, Bury Description To undertake basic support work within projects, the person will work as part of a construction and maintenance team, carrying out general construction tasks. Duties include (but are not limited to) * Excavation by hand or machine of existing footways and carriageways, kerbing and channels * To operate, competently and safely, a range of plant and equipment associated with highway construction to include the use of: * Floor saws to saw through tarmac * Masonry saws for cutting kerbs/concrete * Brush cutters * Pneumatic equipment to dig up roads and footpaths * Compacting equipment / Vibratory equipment Portable generators Cement mixers To competently and safely operate ride on equipment to include * Dumpers / Rollers / Mini diggers / Mini planer / Surface removal planer / Bob cats Produce work to meet specification and quality standards to include * The need to work to precise levels / Preparation, application, compaction and removal of soils, rocks, and other materials * Planning off existing tarmac * Laying tarmac / Surface dressing including hot materials * Flag and block paving / Laying kerb / Construct dropped crossings * Laying reinforced concrete / Fencing / Walling * Excavating trenches to lay drains / Rebuild collapsed roads and drains * Constructing road surface drainage systems / Diverting flood water * Erection, fixing and/or dismantling of highways furniture and equipment * Erect and maintain crash barriers / maintain retaining walls Skills/Experience/Requirements * Street Care Operative experience Essential * Must be physically fit and healthy as there will be a lot of digging and lifting * Ability to understand policies and procedures * Ability to work as part of a team as well as using your own initiative * Good communication skills * People skills - You must be professional and courteous towards members of the public at all times. * To work 100% of the time outdoors in all weather conditions and alongside live traffic, plant and equipment * Full Driving licence Essential and Basic DBS Essential Health and Safety * Must have attended a recognised construction health and safety course in the last five years * Personal Protective Equipment * Must possess safety boots, overalls or suitable clothing All our roles may be subject to pre-employment checks including references. To apply for this position, please submit your online application form through Indeed and ensure you include your CV highlighting the experience and skills which relate to the role. Please note - due to the number of applications we receive we are only able to contact those candidates that are successfully shortlisted for the position. If you do not hear from us within 7 days of your application, then unfortunately you have been unsuccessful. Sure Start Staff act as an Employment Agency for permanent roles and an Employment Business for temporary opportunities