Driver Operative - Windsor
Key Skills
Job Description
Driver Operative - Windsor
Department: Operations
Employment Type: Full Time
Location: Various
Reporting To: Supervisor
Description
As an integral part of our team you will work alongside our Foremans and Supervisors with the rest of the team to ensure we carry out our works safely and effectively.
Key Responsibilities
- Shovelling and excavating by hand
- Lifting, carrying materials
- Setting up pedestrian barriers
- Attending training including competence related safety training, induction, start of work briefings (including SSRA & RAMS briefings) and refreshers applying those learned safe working skills in the workplace.
- Picking up and delivering products using a forklift (training given)
- Trained to operate handheld tools (disc cutter, Whackers)
- General housekeeping -keeping yard open space, internal storage area clean and tidy free from hazards
Skills and Experience
- Minimum of 7.5 Tonne Licence but HGV Preferred
- Winter Maintenance Qualification Preferred
- Ability to work well in a team and willing to learn
- Driving license with access to a vehicle would be beneficial
- Prior experience in the highways sector would be beneficial
- CSCS card would be beneficial
Core Responsibilities
Carry out manual excavation, move materials, set up pedestrian barriers, and support the safe and effective delivery of operational works. Pick up and deliver products using a forklift, operate handheld tools, attend safety training and briefings, and keep storage and yard areas clean and hazard-free.
Requirements
A minimum 7.5-tonne driving licence is required, while an HGV licence and Winter Maintenance Qualification are preferred. Teamwork and willingness to learn are expected; access to a vehicle, highways-sector experience, and a CSCS card are beneficial.
About Marlborough Highways
Industry: Civil Engineering
Company size: 201-500 employees
We are a trusted highways and civil engineering contractor with over 30 years’ experience delivering high-quality maintenance, regeneration and infrastructure projects across London, Essex and surrounding areas. Working in partnership with local authorities and public sector clients, we provide end-to-end solutions – from routine maintenance and emergency response to complex urban enhancements and sustainable transport schemes. Our people take pride in every project, with a shared commitment to safety, community, innovation and quality. Above all, we’re proud to be the people that people want to work with.