Operative - 156427

Operative - 156427


Company
Ringway London
Location
Wellington, Wellington, New Zealand
Job Type
Contract
Posted
21 days ago
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Job Description
{1}{1}{1} Login VacanciesLoginOperative - 156427RingwayApply Now! Operative - 156427 Business Unit: 5350 - NH South West Location: Wellington SummaryTo carry out general maintenance works and operations, working with a Chargehand, undertaking a wide range of routine and cyclical works. To respond to emergencies and call outs during or out of hours on rotas as required and assist with winter maintenance activities as a second man or driver’s mate. Includes apprentices who have fully completed trainingDesirable SkillsBanksmanManual HandlingAbrasive WheelsEmergency First AidSafe DigCurrent Driving LicenseCSCS card if client requirementMinimum level of every day behaviour as set out in the company behaviours matrixSpecialist SkillsTo have and be able to apply a wide range of generalist skillsTo understand risk assessments and to assess according to safe systems of workTo be able to understand and carry out work as set out in a specificationGenerally hold 12 months+ experiencePotential & interest in obtaining LGV licenceUndertaken training on: General health & safety awareness / Risk assessment awareness / Traffic Management / Use of PDA as requiredAbility to use small plant and equipmentAbility to operate mini excavatorGeneral CompetenciesTeam player, prepared to contribute and participate fully in team workPrepared to work varying hours to meet the needs of the businessWillingness to apply skills to a variety of different highways jobs, with changing team membersPrepared to develop and undertake relevant training and qualificationsBe able to complete record sheets, paper or electronicBe able to take responsibility for plant and equipmentAbility to use own initiativeTo understand and be responsible for own safety, plus that those around themTo be available for emergency and/or winter call outsContract Type: Permanent Hours: Full Time - 39 - Monday to Friday Fairness Inclusion & RespectFairness, Inclusion and Respect (FIR) at Ringway is about recognising and celebrating each other’s differences and what they bring to the team.Harnessing this diversity and applying the experiences, abilities and unique qualities of individuals will enhance our business; therefore, we commit to equity of opportunity and fair treatment of all current and potential employees and encourage job applications from all.Should you require any reasonable adjustments to be made as part of the application process please contact us directly.Ringway recognises the importance of helping our employees balance their work and home life by offering flexible working arrangements across many of our roles which include working from home to enable employees to balance their working life with other priorities.Apply Now!Bookmark this page on{1}{1}{1}or email this job to a friend© Powered by OMNI RMS 2009 - 2026Privacy & Cookie PolicyPlease rotate your device to Landscape (horizontal) mode in order to use this application.✖We use cookies to give you the best possible experience on our website. By continuing to use this site, you give consent for cookies to be used. For more details please read our Privacy and Cookie policy page. More info Cookie Info Script

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