Location
London, based in Denham, Uxbridge, working across the M25 DBFO Network.

Hours
Shift work on a 4-on, 4-off rotating pattern between 4 day shifts (05:00 to 17:00) and 4 night shifts (17:00 to 05:00), each including 2x30 minute breaks. Participation in out of hours call out rotas such as Winter Maintenance is expected. Reasonable travel around the M25 network, between depots, and to meetings, training, and work sites outside the normal operational area.

Salary
Competitive salary offered by Balfour Beatty.

About the Role
Balfour Beatty is seeking an ERT Operative Level 1 to join the team managing and improving one of Europe's busiest motorways, the M25. You will assist in delivering efficient service across the network by undertaking a wide range of incident response, hazard clearance, network maintenance, and other duties as directed by your Line Manager. Key responsibilities include cyclical maintenance, carriageway repairs, soft estate maintenance such as grassland upkeep, litter picking, sign and fence repairs, cleansing, and minor civil engineering tasks like headwall repairs. You will implement Chapter 8 compliant Traffic Management in line with CPS policies, method statements, risk assessments, and industry standards. Accurate written and verbal communication, data input via mobile devices, routine vehicle checks, and proper care of CPS property are essential. You will raise awareness of network safety issues, ensure Traffic Management equipment is maintained and restocked, participate in Winter Service rota, attend training courses, and embody Balfour Beatty’s values with a relentless focus on Zero Harm. Additionally, you will support CSUK’s sustainability initiatives.

Experience
Experience in highways or emergency response roles is advantageous but not explicitly stated as essential.

About you
Reliable and safety-conscious individual capable of working shift patterns including nights. Able to travel reasonably across the M25 network and attend various sites and meetings. Committed to upholding safety standards and company values with a proactive approach to network safety and maintenance.

Qualifications
Essential:
- UK Driving Licence, minimum category C (LGV Class 2)
- CSCS Operative Card
- Successfully pass security check as part of recruitment
- Successfully pass annual driving license check
- Successfully pass pre-employment Drug & Alcohol test and further tests upon request

Desirable:
- UK Driving Licence, minimum category CE (LGV Class 1)
- Driver Qualification Card
- 12AB for Static Temporary Traffic Management on High Speed Roads and APTR network
- Traffic Management Foreman (TMF) qualification / Lead Traffic Management Operative (LTMO)
- NHSS Sector 2 A/B Fencing qualification – Lead Installer Status (to be appointed by CPS)
- Appropriate lifting qualification
- Vehicle Marshall
- 12AB Impact Protection Vehicle Courses (IPV)