Highways Gully Site Team Leader

Wakefield Council

  • Wakefield
  • £26,421-29,269 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 4 days ago
Are you a hard-working and experienced Highways operative, looking for the next step in your career?We are looking to recruit - Highways Gully Site Team LeaderAbout the roleResponsible for undertaking as part of a team, or as an individual predominantly involved in driving a Gully Tanker for the cleaning and removal of gully detritus/blockages including drainage investigations in a coordinated, timely and efficient way to reduce the impact of flooding/standing water and ice forming on the network during winter months.Ensuring value for money and sustainability within Wakefield Metropolitan District Council highway network.Specifically:
  • Completion of all works within the requirements of the Highways Gully Strategy.
  • Works completed in an effective manner that minimises disruption to all road users within the District
  • Work is carried out safely.
  • Work is carried out to specification
Who we are looking forThe successful candidate for this role will be organised, focused, and have a high level of attention to detail, to make certain your team completes work to the expected quality and timescales. We are looking for someone who has proven experience of motivating, leading staff whilst carrying out physical work, who can be positive, dedicated and promotes teamwork.Experience in a relevant field is essential with the use of LGV vehicles, jetting equipment and hand held personal computer. This is a customer focused service, so personal conduct is key, as is good levels of communication.We are also looking for someone who can adapt well to the demands of the service, who are willing to take part in winter maintenance function or other out of hour’s functions.Job title Highways Gully Site Team Leader Job reference 239880 Date posted 26/04/2024 Application closing date 09/06/2024 Location Wakefield Salary £26,421.00 - £29,269.00, Grade 6, 37 hours, Permanent Package Blank Contractual hours 37 Basis Full time Job category/type Full time, Permanent Attachments Job descriptionAre you a hard-working and experienced Highways operative, looking for the next step in your career?We are looking to recruit - Highways Gully Site Team LeaderAbout the roleResponsible for undertaking as part of a team, or as an individual predominantly involved in driving a Gully Tanker for the cleaning and removal of gully detritus/blockages including drainage investigations in a coordinated, timely and efficient way to reduce the impact of flooding/standing water and ice forming on the network during winter months.Ensuring value for money and sustainability within Wakefield Metropolitan District Council highway network.Specifically:
  • Completion of all works within the requirements of the Highways Gully Strategy.
  • Works completed in an effective manner that minimises disruption to all road users within the District
  • Work is carried out safely.
  • Work is carried out to specification
Who we are looking forThe successful candidate for this role will be organised, focused, and have a high level of attention to detail, to make certain your team completes work to the expected quality and timescales. We are looking for someone who has proven experience of motivating, leading staff whilst carrying out physical work, who can be positive, dedicated and promotes teamwork.Experience in a relevant field is essential with the use of LGV vehicles, jetting equipment and hand held personal computer. This is a customer focused service, so personal conduct is key, as is good levels of communication.We are also looking for someone who can adapt well to the demands of the service, who are willing to take part in winter maintenance function or other out of hour’s functions.

Wakefield Council