Skilled Operative

A Highways Maintenance Skilled Operative is required to assist in delivering essential maintenance services across the London Borough of Tower Hamlets. The role involves reactive repairs, patching, winter service operations, and responding to emergency callouts. A valid HGV (Category

C) licence, CPC Driver Qualification Card, CPCS card for mini diggers, and a current NRSWA Operative card are required.

• Carry out reactive and planned maintenance tasks such as pothole repairs, patching, kerbing, drainage works, and minor civils
• Undertake emergency and out-of-hours call‑out work on a rota basis
• Participate in winter service operations, including salting and snow clearance using HGV gritting vehicles
• Operate plant and machinery, including mini diggers, in accordance with CPCS certification
• Ensure all works are carried out in accordance with relevant legislation, standards, and safety procedures
• Set out temporary traffic management in line with NRSWA requirements
• Complete required documentation including risk assessments, job records, and vehicle checks
• Maintain good communication with supervisors, team members, and members of the public

• Valid HGV licence (Category
  
  C) and Driver CPC Card
• NRSWA Operative Card (Units including Signing, Lighting & Guarding; Excavation; and Reinstatement)
• CPCS Card for mini digger (excavator below 10 tonnes)
• Previous experience in highways maintenance or civil engineering works
• Flexible and willing to participate in a standby rota for emergency and winter maintenance
• Strong awareness of Health & Safety and safe site working practices
• Ability to carry out physically demanding outdoor work in all weather conditions

• Traffic Management (LANTRA) certification
• First Aid at Work certificate
• Experience working on contracts within London boroughs or other urban environments
• Knowledge of using handheld digital recording tools or tablets

Location:

Wick lane, Bow, London. Candidates living or able to commute from Poplar, Stratford, East Ham, Islington, London, Wanstead, Barking, Greenwich, Woolwich, Walthamstow, Hackney, Chigwell, Tottenham, Enfield, Dagenham, Ilford, Rainham and surrounding areas are encouraged to apply.

• Bonus scheme
• Enhanced holiday entitlement
• Contributory pension scheme
• Access to the Tarmac Reward website with discounts on retailers, holidays, etc.
• Access to our Employee Assistance helpline for free and confidential advice
• Access to join our Employee Communities (religious, ethnic, cultural heritage, LGBTQ+, parents & carers, ability, wellbeing, female voice and menopause)
• Training and development opportunities

Tarmac, a CRH company, is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive work environment for all employees and actively encourage applications from all sectors of the community.

Job Reference: tarmac/TP/39940/7983