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

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

Salary
Competitive salary offered by Balfour Beatty.

About the Role
Balfour Beatty currently has an opportunity for a Highways Emergency Response Team (ERT) Level 1 Operative to be part of the team managing and improving one of the busiest motorways in Europe - the M25. You will assist in the efficient service delivery of the M25 DBFO Network by undertaking a wide range of incident response, hazard clearance, network maintenance, and other tasks as required by your Line Manager.

Your duties will include cyclical maintenance, carriageway repairs, soft estate maintenance (e.g. grassland maintenance), litter picking, sign maintenance, cleansing, safety and boundary fence repairs, minor civil engineering or building tasks (e.g. headwall repair), and any other duties allocated by Line Managers.

You will implement Chapter 8 compliant Traffic Management in line with CPS policies, method statements, risk assessments, and industry standards. Accurate and legible written and verbal communication in the form of reports and records is essential. You will use mobile communication/data devices to input data for reports and business records.

Routine vehicle checks and maintaining accurate driving records in line with legislation and CPS procedures are required. You will take due care of CPS property including tablets, vehicles, and radios.

Raising awareness of issues affecting safe network operation and reporting them is part of the role. You will check that Traffic Management signs, equipment, and materials are carried on vehicles per the current Maintenance checklist, restock, record, and report defects as appropriate.

Participation in the Winter Service rota and attendance at training courses as required is expected. You will be expected to live the Balfour Beatty Values, maintain a relentless focus on Zero Harm, and support the delivery of CSUK’s Sustainability activities.

Join a team delivering some of the UK’s most ambitious infrastructure projects, with a full range of benefits including smart working options, 25 days paid annual leave (pro rata), family friendly policies, pension, share incentive plan, volunteering leave, and recognition schemes.

Experience
Experience in highways or emergency response roles is advantageous but not explicitly stated. Ability to work shift patterns and travel as required is essential.

About you
Reliable, safety conscious, and able to work effectively within a team. Willingness to undertake training and participate in out of hours call outs. Commitment to Balfour Beatty’s values and Zero Harm culture.

Qualifications
Essential:
- UK Driving Licence, minimum category C (LGV Class 2)
- CSCS Operative Card
- Successfully pass security check, annual driving license check, and pre-employment drug & alcohol tests

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)