HGV Highways Operative - Balfour Beatty - Derby, Derbyshire
(2024-11)
- Driving a variety of HGV Vehicles.
- Operating plant and heavy machinery such as Gritters and Sweepers.
- Incident response, debris removal and liaising with Police and Highways Agencies.
- Vegetation clearance and ground maintenance duties.
- Installing Traffic Management Solutions (12AB)
- Completing general repairs of highway assets such as fencing, signage and potholes.
- Undertaking weekly safety inspections of the network.
- Setting out 'goalposts' and safe working zones for work plant and subcontractors.
Utilities Operative - Trust Utility Management - Stanton by Dale, Derbyshire
(2023-01 - 2024-11)
- I worked as part of a team, backfilling holes in the road and footpaths where groundworkers had excavated to repair damaged water services, water mains or boundary boxes.
- Operated the vehicle mounted grab (HIAB).
- Gained experience in tarmacking and highways operations.
- Followed strict health and safety protocols and procedures.
- Safe usage and operation of power tools.
Street Lighting Operative - Platinum Street Lighting Solutions - Somercotes, Derbyshire
(2021-10 - 2022-12)
- My day to day activities would include hand digging, installing street lights, backfilling and tarmacking.
- Working at height (MEWP) with various access equipment to install or change lanterns.
- Operating a HIAB under supervision.
- Safe usage and operation of power tools.
- Adhered to strict Health and Safety legislations.
Apprentice Highways Operative - VIA - EAST MIDLANDS
(2020-11 - 2021-08)
- Driving and operating various company vehicles and machinery.
- Undertaking and completing civils projects such as resurfacing, drainage installation/repair, kerbing, ironworks and general labouring.
- Understanding work permits.
- Installing Traffic Management and safe working zones.
- Working as a team and on my own initiative.
