The job itself
A vacancy has arisen for the position of Roadworks Supervisor, at the Market Weighton depot within the in-house Highways Team,which deliverthe day to day maintenance of the highway and footway networks within the East Riding.
We seek a reliable, hardworking and enthusiastic individual to join our successful team, the successful candidate will supervisethedelivery of a range of projects. Which include patching, drainage, footway and carriageway repairs, to county wide surfacing, together with general highway construction and maintenance works.
The Highways Team have a strong can do' attitude which is focussed on delivering high standards of work to all highway users.
Candidates must be able to demonstrate a proven track record of working in the highway maintenance or construction industry, together with a forward thinking attitude, to ensure the service continues to build on its previous successes. A full, clean driving licence is essential preferably with Category C1 entitlement.
Candidates must be able to demonstrate their experience of supervision of others, together with organisational skills and ability to complete prime documents through the use of technology. To ensure the teams are compliant in terms of health and safety and other applicable legislation.Candidates must be able to demonstrate good communication and IT skills and a knowledge of using Microsoft packages.
A NRSWA Supervisors certificate is desirable as is knowledge and experience of Construction Health and Safety legislation, in relation to highways works.
There may be a requirement to participate in standby rotas which include the Highways out of hour's standby, this service is to attend emergency situations which occur on the Highway network outside of normal working hours. Participation would be in the form of the Duty Officer, directing the frontline operatives in emergency situations.
The council is committed to the development and training of its employees to ensure they develop and unlock potential for the future. Successful applicants will receive training around health and safety and ongoing skills development.