I am currently recruiting for a Streetmason Improver on behalf of my client, a leading public sector organisation based in Leicester (LE4).
My client are currently seeking a Streetmason Improver to support City Highways in undertaking highway maintenance and improvement works. You will undertakes duties, either individually or as part of a team, involving the construction, maintenance and repair of highways, sewers and watercourses, under the direction of a qualified operative or Site Supervisor.
Duties will include:
- To interpret instructions and/or drawings and by the use of tacit skill and knowledge carry out and construct elements of the highway infrastructure to a specified standard or as required by any particular client/customer request.
- To build and maintain parts of the highway to a safe and defined standard.
- Constructing associated highway features such as gullies, drains, ducting and chambers etc. Erection and installation of miscellaneous street furniture including bollards, benches, bins, traffic signal posts etc
- General manual/labouring tasks involved in the construction, maintenance and repair of highways, sewers and watercourses.
To be successful in this role, you will have:
- A valid driving license.
- Experience in working with construction tools and machinery is required.
- Experience in a similar role.
- Have a good understanding of safe working procedures
- Able to undertake laying of granite paving and setts to high precision and tight tolerances.
- NVQ Level 2 in Highway Maintenance or similar.
- NRSWA Accreditation
This post is full time 37 hours per week Monday-Friday, with a pay rate of £13.70 per hour PAYE or £16.82 via Umbrella.
Please apply today for a chance of an immediate interview!
What Reed can offer you as a temporary employee:
- A dedicated consultant who will act as your key point of contact during and between any bookings
- Secure & online time sheet system which is quick and easy to use
- A self-service portal to access holiday requests/ Payslips/ P45 at your own leisure
- A dedicated payroll team
- Access to free training
- Access to discount club/ healthcare/ reed rewards
- Pension /paid holiday scheme/ maternity benefits
- Contacts for other Reed consultants and divisions
- Opportunities to work with some of the UKs leading employers including local authorities, NHS and local SME's