About us

Warrington is one of the most successful towns in the country, regularly being ranked as one of the best places in the UK for economic performance and quality of life for its residents.

With Warrington’s economic success, regeneration, and growth we are seeking an enthusiastic person to work as a Highway Environment Operative within the councils Highway Asset Maintenance and Street Works Team.

The successful candidate will be self-motivated, enthusiastic with an ability to work to a high professional standard, have a strong background in the industry and have an ability to organise workloads around tight deadlines.

The role

What will you be doing?

The role of Highway Environment Operative involves the operation of light/heavy good vehicles and specialist plant.

Working alongside experienced staff you will carry out a variety of maintenance tasks on a daily basis that cover but will not be limited to general Highway Maintenance, Street Lighting, Gully Cleansing/Jetting and Mechanical Sweeping.to ensure the council fulfils its statutory obligations and meets the wider corporate aims and objectives of the Council.

You will carry out both routine and reactive maintenance undertaking all aspects of maintenance works relating to highway assets and support the wider services as and when required. 

What's needed?

About you

You will have a commitment to quality when carrying out your role.

You will require strong communication skills to work effectively with colleagues and stakeholders, and an ability to be flexible to meet changing demands.

You will ideally have knowledge and experience of working in a highways environment or have transferable skills to fulfil this role.

You will should preferably possess a clean full HGV driving licence, (C1+E) a current Drivers Qualification card (CPC), although HGV training may be provide for the right candidate (HGV training must be completed within 3 months of taking up the post) and have the ability to work flexibly covering a variety of tasks with a practical approach and be prepared to undertake additional hours when required.

You will Ideally have experience operating Gully/Sweeping/Hiab vehicles and be familiar with, the installation of highway assets, supported by a good working knowledge of health & Safety and have an ability to organise workloads around tight deadlines.

You will be physically fit to complete all duties, be able and willing to work outside in all weather conditions, have excellent customer care skills and be willing to undertake any necessary training to fully complete the role.

Benefits

As well as a competitive salary, working for us means you get:

• 26 days annual holiday - raising to 31 after 5 years of service (pro-rata)
• Access to our attractive and competitive benefits package
• Access to our Health & Wellbeing Programme

Key Dates & Further Information

Please ensure that you fully complete the application form and include all relevant information including your experience and why you are suitable for this position within the application form.

For an informal discussion about the role, or if you have questions, please contact Stuart Grundy Highway Asset Maintenance & Street Works Team Leader 01925 443002.

DBS clearance is required.

Warrington Borough Council is a Disability Confident employer