Mechanical Sweeper Driver - Surface Treatment

Mechanical Sweeper Driver - Surface Treatments Fixed Term Contract: April - August Location: Retford Salary: £11.01 ph Applications Close: April 2020 Kier Local Highways are currently recruiting for a Sweeper Driver to join our seasonal surface treatments business. The season is expected to last for around 20 weeks. Kier Highways design roads, bridges and intelligent transport systems (ITS), covering strategic and nationally important roads, as well as local roads serving local communities. Our projects range from major improvements to complete renewals of roads and structures. With specialist teams, we manage complex works from conception through to handover at the end of maintenance periods. Key Responsibilities: Recognise opportunities to reduce costs and improve margins through innovations or working smarter Produce quality work and maximum financial return in a safe and professional manner Working to ensure we provide a high quality cost effective service to our Client Whilst driving/operating vehicles or plant, ensure all daily checks are carried out and recorded. Ensure that whilst driving you do so in a safe and courteous manner and within legal requirements at all times Take ownership and communicate any issues on site Establish good working relationships with Foreman, Agent/Supervisor and other work colleagues Be flexible and carry out duties required of you, for which you are trained and considered competent Behave at all times in a manner that is befitting of a Kier employee and that you do not act in a manner which may bring the Company, the Client or its agents into disrepute Maintaining written and electronic sweeping records Key Skills and Qualifications Essential: Basic numerical and literary skills Previous mechanical sweeper experience Full UK Drivers Licence Category C Desirable: Experience in Surface Treatments or Highway Maintenance Industry Sector Scheme 12d Qualifications (T1/2) Construction Skills Certification Scheme (CSCS) card - Blue - Skilled Worker First Aid certificate Holder of CAT CE driving licence About Kier: Make the journey. Leave a legacy. Being part of Kier means living our values of being collaborative, enthusiastic and forward thinking. We all have the potential to shape our world, and it's through these values that we will leave a lasting legacy. Bring your talent and ambition to Kier and you will be given the scope and opportunity to invest in your own future, to build your expertise and contribute to a rich and diverse culture. Kier is an inclusive employer. Let's shape your world together.