Tunnel Maintenance Operative

Role Purpose:

Are you ready to play a crucial role in keeping one of the world’s busiest highways running smoothly?

As a Tunnel Maintenance Operative, you’ll be at the heart of ensuring the seamless operation of the M25 Tunnels and Pump Stations. You’ll be a member of a team that is the go-to for performing vital maintenance tasks, supporting our skilled crew under the guidance of the Tunnel Maintenance Supervisor.

Your day-to-day will include a dynamic mix of hands-on activities, from general upkeep to responding to unexpected challenges, making every day different and exciting. While this role doesn’t include financial responsibilities, you’ll have the opportunity to lead the way by guiding visitors and students, showcasing the fascinating inner workings of the tunnel systems.

You’ll work closely with our dedicated internal teams, including the Tunnel Maintenance Supervisor and Service Delivery Management, and collaborate with external partners such as National Highways and various contractors. Your role is essential in ensuring the safety and efficiency of this critical infrastructure. Join us and be part of the action that keeps millions of journeys safe and smooth!

What you will be doing:

• To drive the tunnel vehicles when required, either on planned maintenance closures or on reactive works.
• To assist Tunnel Maintenance Technicians with completion of maintenance tasks
• To complete daily worksheets, and maintenance report sheets where applicable to your works e.g. drive through sheets.
• To observe all safety procedures and instructions
• To provide escort to appointed sub-contractors ensuring all comply with site rules.
• Carry out any work of a manual, semi-skilled or skilled nature of any type of trade description (including “out of trade” work) under the instructions of the Tunnel Maintenance Supervisor
• Any other duties within your capacity as when required by the Line Managers
• Live Connect Plus Services Values and Behaviours
• Ensure a relentless focus on Zero Harm
• Support the delivery of the business’ Sustainability activities.

Experience Required:

Skill & Qualifications:

• Clean UK Driver’s License
• HGV Class 1 or 2 professional driving license
• Valid CPC Drivers Card
• IPAF Trained for MEWPS & Booms (preferred)
• Confined space trained (preferred)
• CSCS Safety Card or equivalent
• Knowledge of current Health & Safety legislation
• Ability to work without direct supervision when requested

Personal attributes:

• Willing to comply with additional training requirements for National Highways works.
• Experience of Mechanical / Electrical Maintenance environment and regimes.
• Good customer service skills
• Ability to work under pressure.
• A confident and professional manner
• Ability to communicate effectively at all levels.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a complex matrix structure.
• Team player
• A clear and thorough communication style

Behaviours:

Customer Focus: Is dedicated to meeting the expectations and requirements of internal and external customers. Actively collects customer information and uses it to improve services and solutions. Manages the experience of customers to ensure positive relationships are established and maintained.

Focus on Excellence: Willing to go the extra mile to exceed expectations. Continually searches for ways to add value and take performance to the next level. 

Teamwork & Collaboration: Puts aside personal agendas to work for the benefit of customers and suppliers and other stakeholders. Proactively builds knowledge through sharing knowledge, ideas, and expertise with others.

Respect: Recognise and value our customers and people by encouraging and engaging.

Trust: Be open and honest with all our customers and each other, reliable and predictable (no surprises) and approach everything we do with a ‘can-do’ attitude.

Location: M25 Tunnels; Bell Common / Holmesdale / Hatfield; Network Travel required

About Us:

CPS represents an exciting collaboration between industry giants Balfour Beatty, AtkinsRéalis, and Egis! Together, we spearhead the operation and maintenance of none other than the M25—the bustling heartbeat of European motorways. Imagine the thrill of orchestrating over £100 million of annual investment into this vital highway infrastructure, meticulously planning and executing projects amidst the constant flow of traffic. Whether you’re already immersed in the world of Highways or eager to embark on this exhilarating journey, the M25 promises an unparalleled experience, brimming with challenges and opportunities that simply cannot be matched elsewhere!

We foster diversity and inclusivity in our workplace, actively welcoming applications from qualified individuals of all backgrounds. Regardless of race, colour, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status, all are encouraged to apply. Our goal is to cultivate a supportive and respectful environment where every employee can excel. If you need accommodations during the recruitment process, please inform us.

Note to all internal CPS employees:

If you are interested in applying, please submit your application through your parent company’s careers portal by entering the job title in the search bar. If your employing company is not advertising this role, please submit your CV and the role title to recruitment@connectplusm25.co.uk