General Operative

An opportunity has arisen for a General Operative to join our Operational Highways team at Leicestershire County Council. In this role you will work as part of a team to deliver a best value, customer-focussed service throughout Leicestershire. You will work flexibly, efficiently and effectively across various teams as directed, supporting activities to maintain highways, footpaths and structures in accordance with statutory requirements. Activities may include Quick Response; General Maintenance; Drainage; Roadmender, Gully Emptying or Camera Van. The nature of the work may involve you carrying out activities outside of normal working hours, including night, weekends and public holidays, in all weather conditions to meet the needs of the service. The postholder will be scheduled into a mandatory call-out rota to cover evening, weekend and public holiday emergencies. [Exclusion will apply to employees aged under 21]. Working hours will start and finish at the depot. The postholder is responsible for getting themselves to/from the depot on a daily basis. This role is a "Safety Critical Post" and, consequently, subject to random drug and alcohol testing in accordance with our policies and procedures. A copy of our Substance Misuse Policy and Procedure is available upon request.

• the following qualifications - New Roads and Streetworks Act (NRSWA) Qualification (Operatives), Accredited and relevant H&S Training Records and Certification (e.g. NPORS plant operator, Appointed Person, etc). You also need a valid driving licence and it would ideal, but not essential if you also have a valid Large Goods Vehicle Licence and CPC Trained with current DQC Card.
OR have demonstratable evidence of relevant skills and experience together with a commitment to attain the essential qualifications
• Experience of working in a highways or civil engineering environment or similar and can take measurements and calculate quantities e.g. areas, volumes and weights and understand construction specifications, materials, compaction, and workmanship requirements, also of safe working practices when using plant and machinery.
• Know about Construction Health, Safety and Environmental requirements and safe working procedures, legislation including driver's hours, PPE and manual handling and of Chapter 8 Traffic Management Regulations.
• Core communication skills, written and verbal and you have experience of using information technology (e.g personal computer, PDS, mobile phones etc) in a work-related context.
• You are willing to work with everyone in the team, be motivated; you can work using your own initiative and are well organised and able to prioritise your workload.
• You can respond confidently to customers and colleagues with understanding & diplomacy whilst maintaining an objective & professional stance and give customers the correct information and keep them up to date with regular contact; you can remain calm & positive in challenging circumstances
In addition, we also expect you to share and to delivering accessible and inclusive services which meet the needs of all of our residents. You will be asked to demonstrate your understanding of these commitments as part of the selection process. Reasonable adjustments will be considered for applicants with a disability. We are a . Interested in Flexible Working? We are open to discussions about flexible working, which may include part time working, job sharing, term-time working, flexible start and finish times, and hybrid working, depending on the requirements of the role and the service. If you would like to discuss the possible flexible working options that might be applicable to this role, please contact the person named below.

About Leicestershire County Council At Leicestershire County Council, we're committed to making a real difference in people's lives. Our aim is to work with communities and partners to deliver public services that make Leicestershire the best possible place to live and work for everyone. Our employees play a key role in supporting this goal and helping us deliver the vital services we provide to the people of Leicestershire. Whether you're starting your career or looking for your next challenge, you'll find a place with us where your ideas are valued, and your work has purpose. For further information on what it's like to work for us and the benefits we offer, please refer to the following