Streetmason Improver - Public Sector

I am currently recruiting for a Streetmason Improver on behalf of my client, a leading public sector organisation based in Leicester (LE4).

My client are currently seeking a Streetmason Improver to support City Highways in undertaking highway maintenance and improvement works. You will undertakes duties, either individually or as part of a team, involving the construction, maintenance and repair of highways, sewers and watercourses, under the direction of a qualified operative or Site Supervisor.

Duties will include:

• To interpret instructions and/or drawings and by the use of tacit skill and knowledge carry out and construct elements of the highway infrastructure to a specified standard or as required by any particular client/customer request.
• To build and maintain parts of the highway to a safe and defined standard.
• Constructing associated highway features such as gullies, drains, ducting and chambers etc. Erection and installation of miscellaneous street furniture including bollards, benches, bins, traffic signal posts etc
• General manual/labouring tasks involved in the construction, maintenance and repair of highways, sewers and watercourses.

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• A valid driving license. 
• Experience in working with construction tools and machinery is required.
• Experience in a similar role. 
• Have a good understanding of safe working procedures
• Able to undertake laying of granite paving and setts to high precision and tight tolerances.
• NVQ Level 2 in Highway Maintenance or similar.
• NRSWA Accreditation

This post is full time 37 hours per week Monday-Friday, with a pay rate of £13.70 per hour PAYE or £16.82 via Umbrella.

Please apply today for a chance of an immediate interview! 

What Reed can offer you as a temporary employee:

• A dedicated consultant who will act as your key point of contact during and between any  bookings
• Secure & online time sheet system which is quick and easy to use
• A self-service portal to access holiday requests/ Payslips/ P45 at your own leisure 
• A dedicated payroll team 
• Access to free training
• Access to discount club/ healthcare/ reed rewards
• Pension /paid holiday scheme/ maternity benefits
• Contacts for other Reed consultants and divisions
• Opportunities to work with some of the UKs leading employers including local authorities, NHS and local SME's