Operative LGV

Reporting to the Ganger/Supervisor, you will play a key role in delivering a high‑quality highway maintenance service that makes a real difference to our communities. You will support the upkeep of the highway network, ensuring all maintenance activities are completed to a high standard and in line with the strategies and policies of the County Council and Essex Highways.

A strong focus on customer service is essential. You will work as part of a team that takes pride in maintaining excellent standards, using clear communication and positive interpersonal skills to deal with enquiries in a helpful and professional manner. This will ensure customers feel informed, respected, and confident in the services and standards the Council provides.

• 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.

• 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.

• Sick Pay
• 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

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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