Area Highways Agent - Skipton, United Kingdom - Mainstream Fleet Services

Mainstream Fleet Services

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Skipton, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

Area Highways Agent

Skipton

£17.36 per hour plus holiday pay

Mon to Fri 7.30 am to 4 pm

RESPONSIBLE FOR:

of highway and construction works including operatives and subcontractors.

JOB PURPOSE:

To supervise the efficient and effective running of Operational Highway Maintenance activities, meeting all safety, environment and quality obligations.

KEY TASKS AND ACCOUNTABILITIES:

Supervise and promote safe working methods.
Ensure all safety procedures are carried out.
Ensure toolbox talks and safety audits are completed in accordance with company procedures.
Ensure site inductions are carried out to all site personnel including subcontractors and Client staff.
Assist with the development of Health and Safety Plans (Construction Phase) where appropriate.
Ensure risk assessments are identified and put in place proper control measures and the appropriate methods for safe practice.
Ensure any incidents are reported and recorded within the correct process and timescales
Work with clients to agree on programmes and accounts.
Order the efficient use of plants and materials on daily basis.
Carry out site supervision and ensure works are completed on time and to specification.
Record site measurements and ensure valuations are generated within the agreed timetable.
Undertake site inspections prior to work starting.
Assess traffic management requirements and comply with all TMA notices.
Collate cost information and enter it into the electronic system on a daily basis.
Meet financial targets as set on individual schemes.
Maintain accurate records of site activities in the form of an Allocation sheet daily.
Ensure Daily Allocation sheets are accurately completed.
Manage daily plant check sheet.
Manage daily vehicle check sheet.
Check weekly plant returns and amend them where necessary.
Produce and monitor works programmes.
Attend and participate in work team meetings
Ensure daily diary records are logged and kept
Ensure Appraisals of all operatives are carried out within the companyprescribed timetable.
Actively foster a positive staff morale
Willingly carry out any reasonable task as requested by a member of the management
Ensure Daily Briefings to all operatives and subcontractors are carried out.

SERVICE STANDARDS:

Promotion of company core values.
Handson and active support for colleagues
Professional and tidy appearance
Courteous and prompt response to all stakeholders.
Ensuring agreed deadlines are met.
Efficient site working due to preparation and programming
Minimal wastage of materials
At all times be safety conscious.
Ensure all company and site rules are complied with.

PERSON SPECIFICATION - Site Agent

Education:

Essential:
Good general education

Desirable:
Graduate Engineer in Civil Engineering or possess an HNC in Civil Engineering or NVQ4

Experience:

Essential:
Minimum 5 years experience in highway construction as a ganger or equivalent or related activities.

Desirable:
Good knowledge of NEC forms of Contract.

Personal Skills/Qualities:

Essential:
Good communication skills, Commitment to partnering, Commitment to high-quality service, Awareness of all company operating and safety procedures

Good understanding of Quality Assurance, Working knowledge of The Manual of Contract Documents for Highway Works,

Competent IT skills and computer literacy using: