Tramway Construction Operative
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Overview
In this role you’ll mainly prepare and deliver a high standard of technical work relating to the construction and renewal of the Tramway and the Tramway environment.
Operatives work in shifts and outdoors often in challenging inner city or town environments.
A knowledge of the environment, how pedestrianised and road traffic areas relate to each other and the relationship between the relevant stakeholders is essential as well as a detailed understanding of the effect the works (noise, dust, vibration, traffic control and management systems) can have on the surrounding environment.
This includes different types of building such as grade II listed, the public who may be working/shopping/visiting/passing through the area and the businesses that need to be able to operate whist works are being carried out.
Often the use of large plant equipment is not possible and manual techniques are required. The cities and towns in England are often steeped in history and digging and excavating can often uncover a wide range of items, most commonly utilities (live and historic) not shown on plans and specifications. Knowing how to identify, deal and report with these items is an important part of this hands-on and varied role.
Top 5 Tasks
- Set up and maintain a temporary traffic management system
- lift and move large and irregular shaped loads
- Use a range of handheld tools, equipment and items of plant
- Carry out site clearance activities such as the removal of waste items and the storage of reusable materials and components
- Adhere to safe working practices.
Salary
We’re unable to provide an average UK salary for this role but starting out will typically be around £18,000. However, salaries ultimately depend on location, employer and level of responsibility.
Am I Suited?
- Team player
- Hands-on
- Loves machines
- Love the outdoors
- Excellent communicator
Qualifications
Depends on the employer, but likely GCSEs or equivalent qualifications or experience, particularly where practical or technical skills are demonstrated will be needed.
Training is typically provided on-the-job.
