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This role is key to the on-the-ground delivery of highway improvement projects and highway repairs in local communities in Salford.

We will task you with managing and controlling the construction, repair and refurbishment of new footways and carriageways.

Your combination of technical and people skills can help us make local communities safer and easier to get around – you can enjoy daily variety in your work and the chance to grow your construction expertise and your abilities as a supervisor/leader/mentor.

Why join us in Highways Construction?

• The feeling of pride in a job well done.
• Seeing the difference your practical skills make to local streets and communities.
• Playing your part in ensuring Salford is a safer, better place to live, work and grow up.
• Being part of a team who look out for each other out on the streets.
• Variety in your daily work and tasks.
• The chance to use your initiative and think on your feet – the sense of satisfaction from being a problem solver.
• The right tools for the job, including iPads and digital mapping apps.
• Opportunities to gain new skills and qualifications through formal training and on-the-job experience.
• Competitive package, including excellent pension.

Your role

• Manage and control the construction, repair and refurbishment of new footways and carriageways and associated works.
• Ensure permanent reinstatement to bituminous and modular paved areas.
• Carry out and direct the taking up, storing, safe handling and laying of pre-cast concrete, kerbing, sett paving, block paving and other paving works, and removal of any waste.
• Lay out the full range of bituminous macadam binder course and surface course.
• Install a variety of street furniture, guard rails, bollards, sign poles, public seating, litter bins and ironwork.
• Undertake and lead on the setting out of Civil Engineering works.
• Act as mentor/chaperone to develop Highways Maintenance Trainees/Apprentices.
• Order materials and complete paperwork, i.e. timesheets, plant and equipment sheets.
• Work around practical problems and unexpected challenges – using your initiative to fix problems and get the job done.

Your profile

• Proven practical/technical skills with a track record of delivering intended goals/outcomes successfully.
• Competent in the operation of all associated tools, plant and equipment, with construction accreditations.
• Able to interpret plans and engineering instructions/information.
• Experience of working with the public whilst on official duties.
• Willingness and ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions.
• A desire to gain new skills.
• Previous experience of working to deadlines.
• A sense of pride in being a visible representative of the council, working to improve the local community.
• A full UK driving licence. If you can already drive an HGV, that’s a massive plus, and we also have training opportunities for interested, capable drivers.

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Please note that Salford City Council is currently unable to provide visa sponsorship for any role, as no Certificates of Sponsorship are available. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK without sponsorship.

Please note, this job can be closed at any time if we fulfil the role.

Company: Salford City Council

Salary: £32,597 – £35,412

Location: Salford, Greater Manchester

Sector: Highways

Job Role: Operative