Highways Chargehand​/Mason Pavior

Highways Chargehand / Mason Pavior

Location:

Salford, Greater Manchester

Salary: £32,597 - £35,412

This role is key to the on‑the‑ground delivery of Highway improvement projects and highway repairs in local communities in Salford. It involves managing and controlling the construction, repair and refurbishment of new footways and carriageways, as well as ensuring permanent reinstatement to bituminous and modular paved areas. The role offers daily variety and the opportunity to grow construction expertise and leadership responsibilities.

• Manage and control construction, repair and refurbishment of new footways and carriageways and associated works.
• Ensure permanent reinstatement to bituminous and modular paved areas.
• Take up, store, safely handle and lay pre‑cast concrete, kerbing, sett paving, block paving and other paving works, and remove any waste.
• Lay out the full range of bituminous macadam binder course and surface course.
• Install street furniture, guard rails, bollards, sign poles, public seating and litter bins and ironwork.
• Set out civil engineering works and lead on the setting out.
• Act as mentor or chaperone to develop Highways Maintenance trainees/apprentices.
• Order materials and complete required paperwork such as timesheets, plant and equipment sheets.
• Work around practical problems and unexpected challenges using initiative to fix problems and get the job done.

• Proven practical and technical skills with a track record of successfully delivering intended goals and outcomes.
• Competent in operation of all associated tools, plant and equipment with construction accreditations.
• Able to interpret plans and engineering instructions/information.
• Experience working with the public while on official duties.
• Willingness and ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions.
• A desire to gain new skills.
• Previous experience 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. HGV driving experience is a plus, with training opportunities available.